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Why New Orleans Matters (Hardcover)

by Tom Piazza (Author)
Key Phrases: temple piece, New Orleans, Mardi Gras, New York (more...)
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"Insightful… a sensory paradise... Why New Orleans Matters is a celebration of the spirit of New Orleans."

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"An enjoyable meander through what used to be called ‘the city that care forgot.’"

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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Harper (November 22, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061124834
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061124839
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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