A River and Its City

A River and Its City
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 314
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ISBN-10 : 0520234324
ISBN-13 : 9780520234321
Rating : 4/5 (321 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A River and Its City by : Ari Kelman

Download or read book A River and Its City written by Ari Kelman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using an interdisciplinary approach, Kelman underscores the role that common people have played in shaping the city and portrays the Mississippi as an active participant in New Orlean's history."--BOOK JACKET.


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