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History: Mardi Gras

The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square [at amazon.com]
by Ned Sublette
"With staggering erudition and dazzling style, Sublette weaves things you always wanted to know together in a harmonious whole."  —Madison Smartt Bell, author, Toussaint Louverture and All Souls' Rising
"A compelling portrait of the city as a capital of the Caribbean, an irrepressible source of artistic and political creativity."  —Laurent Dubois, author, Avengers of the New World: The Story of the Haitian Revolution
5.0 out of 5 stars Checked out from the library and purchased when it came time to renew. Hope a Kindle version is ready soon., <nobr>May 3, 2008</nobr>  [This book and over 230,000 other books are available for Amazon Kindle – Amazon’s new wireless reading device [learn more]
By  Katharine M. Savage
I checked this book out when I was planning a trip to New Orleans. Initially I thought it was not what I was looking for but Ned Sublette's style was so laid back and appealing that I kept on turning the pages. When the time came for me to return the book, I wasn't done so I purchased it. The history is fascinating and rich in detail as to why New Orleans is decidedly Caribbean in its history and culture. I never knew how much the Spanish had influenced the creation of New Orleans. I really enjoyed the intricate history of how the French, Haitians, Cubans and Americans also came into play. My only complaint is that there was so little mention of the Native American's influence that I am unsure if that is because they had no real influence or if they were just overlooked.

I hope the publisher comes out with a digital edition of this book. I would love to have it on my Kindle. Like Charles C. Mann's 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, it is the sort of book I would like to have handy to consult or re-read sections of.
5.0 out of 5 stars A dizzying tour de force, <nobr>April 27, 2008</nobr>
By  Mark Twain Jr. (Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA) -
Ned Sublette is one of the brightest minds alive today. His fusion of historical detail, cultural development and human insight is a wonder to behold. If you think that you know something about American history and its antecedents think again, Sublette has redrawn the map of where we came from and the multiplicity of determinants that brought us to where we are today.
Not Since Robert Farris Thompson has anyone brought to bear such a feast of intellectual gifts and profound freedom from dogma. A work of unrivaled erudition.
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Vintage Mardi Gras: 1941
Duration: 6:40 This film takes us back to Mardi Gras 1941 and is in living color.  This was the first year a female krewe paraded (Venus) and was the last celebration until after the war. The hot Dixie jazz is provided by George Lewis & Johnny Dodds. So Bon Temps Roule!
Early 1950's Mardi Gras Parade
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Early 1950's New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade & Crowd - The best free videos are right here
 This one is from sometime in the early 1950's  and has a nice mixture of floats, marchers and the resplendently dressed crowds.

  

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Krewe of Endymion [endymion.org]
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