Hallowed Halls of Greater New Orleans: Historic Churches, Cathedrals and Sanctuaries (Landmarks) - Softcover

Burst, Deborah

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9781609499051: Hallowed Halls of Greater New Orleans: Historic Churches, Cathedrals and Sanctuaries (Landmarks)

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ISBN 10: 1609499050 ISBN 13: 9781609499051

Publisher: The History Press, 2013

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Since Louisiana is the only state in the union to organize itself through parishes and not counties, it should come as no surprise that its places of worship are pillars of its communities. The Big Easy is no exception. From New Orleans to the Northshore, stately churches, grand cathedrals and rustic chapels act as reliquaries and safeguards of community history and strength. The stories of their builders, architects and leaders exemplify development and the immigrant experience in Louisiana. Their parishioners embody the diverse and personal meanings of faith and devotion. Join Deborah Burst as she explores the rich history of churches of New Orleans.

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About the Author:

Deborah Burst is a New Orleans native and award-winning freelance writer and photographer of travel, culinary culture and architecture. She is a cofounder of the Northshore Literary Society, member of the Southeastern Press Association and Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association and holds a BFA from Tulane University. Anne Rice is a native New Orleanian and author of numerous books, both fiction and nonfiction.

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"Hallowed Halls of Greater New Orleans. Congratulations to author Deborah Burst on the publication of this very interesting new book on New Orleans churches and cathedrals and sanctuaries. Highly recommended to all." --Anne Rice, New Orleans native, lauded best-selling author with more than 30 published books including her latest release The Wolves of Midwinter.

"Deb Burst sees things (and knows things) about New Orleans that most people don't. Here, she reveals the stories behind some of the region's most memorable structures." --Lee Froehlich, Managing Editor, Playboy Magazine

"Deb Burst is as much a New Orleans fixture as Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and an ice cold Hurricane at Pat O's. You can see her passion in every word she writes and every photograph she snaps. She is a true renaissance woman." --Mark A. Newman, Former Editor in Chief, Southern Breeze Magazine

"I've admired Deb Burst's research, writing and photography since she was an undergraduate student at Tulane University and Preservation in Print was the first to publish her stories about historic architecture and neighborhoods. Hallowed Halls will definitely be the bible about Louisiana houses of worship." --Mary Fitzpatrick, Editor Preservation in Print Magazine

"Deb Burst is as much a New Orleans fixture as Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and an ice cold Hurricane at Pat O's. You can see her passion in every word she writes and every photograph she snaps. She is a true renaissance woman." --Mark A. Newman, Former Editor in Chief, Southern Breeze Magazine

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