The Accidental City

The Accidental City
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 449
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ISBN-10 : 9780674065444
ISBN-13 : 0674065441
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Book Synopsis The Accidental City by : Lawrence N. Powell

Download or read book The Accidental City written by Lawrence N. Powell and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the history of the city from its being contended over as swampland through Louisiana's statehood in 1812, discussing its motley identities as a French village, African market town, Spanish fortress, and trade center.


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