Mardi Gras: A Pictorial History of Carnival in New Orleans

by Leonard V. Huber

Book Overview

In this pictorial study, the author recounts the history of Carnival in New Orleans, bringing to life in photographs and in text the color, the pulse, and the pageantry that have earned for this annual extravaganza the distinction as the greatest free show on earth! Author Leonard Huber traces the evolution of carnival from its modest beginnings, including: Lavish balls during the American regime under Governor William C.C. Claiborne; The first...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 088289160X
• ISBN13: 9780882891606
• Release Date: January 1976
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Carnival Capers

Good history of Mardi Gras! If you are planning on going to N'awlins for Mardi Gras this will "wet your appetite" for the tradition of the festivities. Enjoy!