Crescent City Crimes: Old New Orleans 1718-1918 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780764354083)

In the first 200 years of New Orleans history, the Crescent City has earned a reputation for sin, temptation, intrigue, lawlessness, ritual-magic, and ghosts. Step back in time to the city's first few crime-stained centuries--from 1718-1918--to explore classic tales of mischief, mayhem, and skullduggery. Arranged by topic you will be compelled to find out whether the heart of Dixie truly beats with wicked rhythms. Meet a cast of rascals and ruffians as you relive the era of American piracy and smuggling. Discover legendary sorcery and unspeakable rumors surrounding Voodoo and ghosts. Examine violence, the largest mass-lynching ever on US soil, and a unique red-light district. Remember, though, to have a jazz band or recording handy...or the famed and frightening Axman may get you Here, the sallow specter of crime tends to stand with one foot in the annals of historical fact, the other in folklore.

Author: Charles Cassady Jr
ISBN-10: 0764354086
ISBN-13: 9780764354083
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/28/2017
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d