New Orleans History - Good Book Suggestions?

Often when I visit a city I like to read about the history of the city, it really enhances the visit, especially a quirky place like New Orleans that has such a rich history. Can anyone recommend their favorites about New orleans? Good airplane books! Also, books that are written by local authors, something that normal chain book stores probably wouldn%26#39;t carry. My last visit I picked up ';1 Dead in Attic'; by Chris Rose amd it was incredibly moving and provided a great insight to the city.

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New Orleans History - Good Book Suggestions?

Two of the books that I have read on New Orleans are ';The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square'; by Ned Sublette and ';Song for My Father: A New Orlean%26#39;s Story in Black and White'; by Tom Sancton. And also for novels that are based in history, Anne Rice%26#39;s ';Feast for All Saints'; is a wonderful read.

New Orleans History - Good Book Suggestions?

There%26#39;s a book called ';Beautiful Crescent'; that is basically a history of New Orleans written for tour guides. It%26#39;s full of interesting facts, little-known anecdotes, etc. Not exactly a thrilling read, but very informative and at times amusing.