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LoC No.: 61018748
Title: The Great Days of the Garden District, and the Old City of Lafayette
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Great Days of the Garden District and the Old City of Lafayette" by Martha Ann Brett Samuel and Ray Samuel is a historical account written in the early 1960s. This work delves into the fascinating history of Lafayette City and its renowned residential area, the Garden District, situated near New Orleans. It captures the essence of a community during a significant period as Lafayette City transitions into the Fourth District of New Orleans, highlighting notable events, key figures, and the architectural beauty of the area. At the start of this historical narrative, readers are introduced to the atmosphere of Lafayette City in the mid-19th century, specifically on February 23, 1852. The story follows John Layton and his 12-year-old son, John, as they embark on a pivotal day signifying the merger of Lafayette with New Orleans. The father enthusiastically explains the historical importance of the day to his son, immersing readers in the local culture and community spirit as they witness the celebrations and parades. Various characters, including local officials and the wealthy James Robb, provide a glimpse into the social fabric of the time, while descriptions of the Garden District's floral landscape and lively atmosphere draw the reader into a vibrant world that was both charming and evolving. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Samuel, Martha Ann Brett
Author: Samuel, Ray
EBook No.: 57802
Published: Aug 29, 2018
Downloads: 286
Language: English
Subject: Orleans Parish (La.) -- History
Subject: New Orleans (La.) -- History
Subject: Garden District (New Orleans, La.)
Subject: Architecture -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 61018748
Title: The Great Days of the Garden District, and the Old City of Lafayette
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Great Days of the Garden District and the Old City of Lafayette" by Martha Ann Brett Samuel and Ray Samuel is a historical account written in the early 1960s. This work delves into the fascinating history of Lafayette City and its renowned residential area, the Garden District, situated near New Orleans. It captures the essence of a community during a significant period as Lafayette City transitions into the Fourth District of New Orleans, highlighting notable events, key figures, and the architectural beauty of the area. At the start of this historical narrative, readers are introduced to the atmosphere of Lafayette City in the mid-19th century, specifically on February 23, 1852. The story follows John Layton and his 12-year-old son, John, as they embark on a pivotal day signifying the merger of Lafayette with New Orleans. The father enthusiastically explains the historical importance of the day to his son, immersing readers in the local culture and community spirit as they witness the celebrations and parades. Various characters, including local officials and the wealthy James Robb, provide a glimpse into the social fabric of the time, while descriptions of the Garden District's floral landscape and lively atmosphere draw the reader into a vibrant world that was both charming and evolving. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Samuel, Martha Ann Brett
Author: Samuel, Ray
EBook No.: 57802
Published: Aug 29, 2018
Downloads: 286
Language: English
Subject: Orleans Parish (La.) -- History
Subject: New Orleans (La.) -- History
Subject: Garden District (New Orleans, La.)
Subject: Architecture -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.