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100 1 _aRipley, Eliza,
_d1832-1912
245 1 0 _aSocial life in old New Orleans
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-06
508 _aEmmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Social Life in Old New Orleans: Being Recollections of My Girlhood" by Eliza Ripley is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's memories of her childhood experiences and social observations in New Orleans during the 1840s, providing readers with an intimate look at the customs, clothing, and daily life of that period. Through Ripley's reminiscences, the narrative explores the nuanced fabric of social life, particularly the roles and behaviors expected of women and children in that era. The opening of the work introduces the reader to a world where children's lives are characterized by simplicity and modesty. Eliza Ripley reflects on her own childhood in 1840 New Orleans, describing the playful yet unobtrusive existence of children who were seldom seen or heard in the bustling social circles of adults. Through her vivid memories, she recounts visits to the French Market, explorations with neighborhood friends, and the discovery of joyous moments during rare social gatherings. The author invokes nostalgia as she describes the attire, interactions, and cultural norms of her youth, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the social tapestry of old New Orleans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: D. Appleton and Company, 1912
653 _aSlavery -- Louisiana -- History -- 19th century
653 _aRipley, Eliza, 1832-1912 -- Childhood and youth
653 _aNew Orleans (La.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
653 _aLouisiana -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/sociallifeinoldn00ripl
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72346
999 _c113071
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