{"title":"Raymond J. Martinez","description":"Raymond J. Martinez is the author of 'Mysterious Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen' and 'Louisiana's Fabulous Foods'; and Jack D. L. Holmes is the author of 'Honor and Fidelity' and the Louisiana Collection Series.","products":[{"product_id":"new-orleans-facts-and-legends-paperback","title":"New Orleans: Facts and Legends - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eNEW ORLEANS: FACTS AND LEGENDS is a classic compilation of history, tales, and folklore about New Orleans. It is peppered with numerous vintage photographs of historic sites and the legendary men and women who framed Louisiana's life and lore. Maintained in its original edition and accurately reproduced, this book is perfect for tourists and locals alike, including curious teens and old-timers. It was written and presented by two well-known keepers of New Orleans' rich heritage. The contents include: - The History of Mardi Gras - Jackson Square - French or Spanish? - Explorers of the Mississippi - Was Jean Lafitte Truly a Pirate? - The Old New Orleans Mint - Antique Furniture in Louisiana - Charity Hospital in 1859 - Yellow Fever and the Mosquito - The German Coast and Creole Descendants - Landmarks of New Orleans - The Old River Front - Canal Street in 1857 - The Customhouse of New Orleans - Louisiana Sugar and Molasses Mills - A Typical Plantation House Presented in a true facsimile edition (of the original 1960 edition from Hope Press, often reprinted in later 1970 and 1980 versions but previously only sold used), this new republication at last makes readily available, preserved in its original presentation, a classic New Orleans book. It is a Digitally Remastered Book(tm) from Quaint Press, an imprint of Quid Pro Books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367544357087,"sku":"9781610272438","price":21.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/pPXS91vs269781610272438.webp?v=1789109785"},{"product_id":"mysterious-marie-laveau-voodoo-queen-and-folk-tales-along-the-mississippi-paperback","title":"Mysterious Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen, And Folk Tales Along The Mississippi - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic book on legends, lore, and unvarnished truths surrounding New Orleans' most famous Voodoo mistress-now in a modern, legible format. It also features other tales from surrounding parishes of days long gone by, an illustrated guide to palm-reading, humorous asides, and over 30 fascinating drawings and images.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In addition to facts and folklore about Laveau-including revealing research into some debunked myths and unanswered questions-the book offers entertaining stories of her life and the people around the New Orleans area, such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Lafayette's visit to New Orleans . . . and to Marie Laveau herself?\u003cbr\u003e - How Marie Laveau turned hate into love for some wishful suitors\u003cbr\u003e - How she earned her free house on St. Ann Street, and how her death made city newspapers go wild\u003cbr\u003e - The man with two wives-in two languages-and therefore a roosterhead in his coatpocket\u003cbr\u003e - Why New Orleans doorsteps are so clean\u003cbr\u003e - How an utter idiot won the election for mayor of Burley Landing\u003cbr\u003e - The proper use of gris gris, and the meaning of palm mountains and lines\u003cbr\u003e - How an honest thief fooled an unsuspecting Yankee\u003cbr\u003e - Why zombies are created to be used as farmhands\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is presented in a quality new edition with all the illustrations from the original properly presented, as well as additional images found only in the Quaint Press edition of this well-known look into the folklore of old New Orleans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51376641507551,"sku":"9780615758657","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/8zQCfTtGAn9780615758657.webp?v=1789218234"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/raymond-j-martinez.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}