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Condition
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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ISBN
9780965708517
Book Title
New Orleans Cemeteries : Life in the Cities of the Dead
Publisher
Batture Press, Incorporated
Item Length
11.4 in
Publication Year
2005
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.5 in
Author
Robert Florence
Genre
Photography, Référence, History
Topic
Genealogy & Heraldry, General, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV)
Item Weight
737.5 Oz
Item Width
9.3 in
Number of Pages
212 Pages

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New Orleans Cemeteries depicts the 'cities of the dead' in all their grandeur and decay, their exquisite artisanship and humble memorials, their voluminous historical accounts of the city and undefinable spiritual qualities. The definitive book on a very curious subject, New Orleans Cemeteries is as intensely visual as it is informative.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Batture Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0965708519
ISBN-13
9780965708517
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1024639

Product Key Features

Book Title
New Orleans Cemeteries : Life in the Cities of the Dead
Number of Pages
212 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Genealogy & Heraldry, General, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Photography, Référence, History
Author
Robert Florence
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
737.5 Oz
Item Length
11.4 in
Item Width
9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Lccn
97-070870
Photographed by
Florence, Robert, Florence, Mason
Target Audience
Trade
Designed by
Pederson, Janet

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  • New Orleans Cemeteries by Robert Florence

    I bought this book because I love New Orleans and one of its unique things --- above-ground cemeteries. They are fascinating. The "cities of the dead" as they are called, are unique ways of putting away the bodies of dead loved ones. The practice of above-ground burials is due to the high water table. New Orleans is at or below sea-level, and if not stored in the vaults as they are, many regular "6 feet under" burials would float to the surface during heavy rains or hurricanes. These mausoleums and shrines are often built with many details. Artistic decoration of the vaults is practically common. They are a site for regular addition of flowers, shells, money, etc. and sometimes provide a level of extravagance unknown to the loved one in life. This book provides many beautiful and ...

  • Great Book About a Great City

    If you love New Orleans, you'll love this book. It's another facet of the city.

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