Format:
422 S.
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Ill., Kt.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9780674059870
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9780674065444
Content:
Chronicles the history of the city from its being contended over as swampland through Louisiana's statehood in 1812, discussing its motley identities as a French village, African market town, Spanish fortress, and trade center
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [361]-400) and index
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An impossible riverA landjobbing schemeUtopian by designImprovising a cityChanging of the guardIn contraband we trustA Creole citySlavery and the struggle for masteryThe slaves remake themselvesA new people, a new racial orderThe American gatewayEpilogue.
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780674059870
Additional Edition:
Print version Accidental city
Language:
English
Subjects:
American Studies
