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100 1 _aSamuel, Martha Ann Brett
245 1 4 _aThe Great Days of the Garden District, and the Old City of Lafayette
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-08-29
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrleans Parish (La.) -- History
653 _aNew Orleans (La.) -- History
653 _aGarden District (New Orleans, La.)
653 _aArchitecture -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History
700 1 _aSamuel, Ray
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57802
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