Cultural Region/Mid-South
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Betting Booze and Brothels: Vice, Corruption, and Justice in Jefferson County, Texas
$24.95PaperbackAdd to cartBy the turn of the twentieth century, Beaumont, Texas had acquired a reputation as a rough place. Situated in the oil-soaked chaos of Spindletop, Jefferson County was a hotbed of vice. For decades, ga
- Author: Landrey, Wanda a.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 250
- Publish Date: October 01 2006
- ISBN10: 1571689176
- Language: English
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By: Garvey, Joan B.
Beautiful Crescent: A History of New Orleans
$24.95PaperbackRead moreCelebrate 300 years of New Orleans history
Originally written by Joan B. Garvey and Mary Lou Widmer, this book is widely regarded as the definitive text for tourists, locals, teachers, and students.
- Author: Garvey, Joan B.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: November 08 2017
- ISBN10: 1455623415
- Language: English
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By: Ash, V. Stephen
A Massacre in Memphis: The Race Riot That Shook the Nation One Year After the Civil War
$21.99PaperbackAdd to cartAn unprecedented account of one of the bloodiest and most significant racial clashes in American history
In May 1866, just a year after the Civil War ended, Memphis erupted in a three-day spasm of rac- Author: Ash, V. Stephen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 286
- Publish Date: October 14 2014
- ISBN10: 0809068303
- Language: English
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Bourbon Street: A History
$49.95HardcoverAdd to cartNew Orleans is a city of many storied streets, but only one conjures up as much unbridled passion as it does fervent hatred, simultaneously polarizing the public while drawing millions of visitors a y
- Author: Campanella, Richard
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: March 05 2014
- ISBN10: 0807155055
- Language: English
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By: Larson, Susan
Booklover’s Guide to New Orleans
$29.95PaperbackAdd to cartThe literary tradition of New Orleans spans centuries and touches every genre; its living heritage winds through storied neighborhoods and is celebrated at numerous festivals across the city. For book
- Author: Larson, Susan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 264
- Publish Date: September 05 2013
- ISBN10: 0807153079
- Language: English
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By: Harris, Eddy L.
Mississippi Solo: A River Quest
$19.99PaperbackAdd to cartSince the publication of his first book, Mississippi Solo, Eddy L. Harris has been praised for his travel writing. In this exciting reissue of his classic travelogue, readers will come to treasure the
- Author: Harris, Eddy L.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: September 05 2000
- ISBN10: 0805059032
- Language: English
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River Road Recipes III: A Healthy Collection
$19.95HardcoverRead moreRiver Road Recipes III is perfect for anyone who wants to cook dishes with lower fat and calories but still enjoy great Louisiana food. All of the 341 recipes have been modified and analyzed by a regi
- Author: Junior League of Baton Rouge
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: August 01 2017
- ISBN10: 0692877541
- Language: English
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By: Karr, Mary
Cherry
$18.00PaperbackAdd to cartFrom Mary Karr comes this gorgeously written, often hilarious story of her tumultuous teens and sexual coming-of-age. Picking up where the bestselling The Liars’ Club left off, Karr dashes down the tr… [more below]
- Author: Karr, Mary
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: September 04 2001
- ISBN10: 0141002077
- Language: English
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By: Friedman, Kinky
Kinky Friedman’s Guide to Texas Etiquette: Or How to Get to Heaven or Hell Without Going Through Dallas-Fort Worth
$16.99PaperbackAdd to cartWell, butter my butt and call me a biscuit! Delivering belly laughs, hee-haws, and downright slackjaw amazement, this hilarious guide to the homeland of George W. and Willie Nelson is the essential ho
- Author: Friedman, Kinky
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: April 01 2003
- ISBN10: 0060935359
- Language: English
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Tascosa: Its Life and Gaudy Times
$24.95PaperbackAdd to cartAs well as being the center of ranching activity in the Panhandle, Tascosa also became the last best hiding place in Texas for killers on the run, horse thieves, tinhorn gamblers, hair-trigger shootis… [more below]
- Author: Nolan, Frederick W.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 361
- Publish Date: September 30 2020
- ISBN10: 1682830284
- Language: English
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By: Henry, Steve
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis: Including Sullivan, Potosi, and Farmington
$22.95PaperbackAdd to cartThis guide to 60 of the best hikes in the St. Louis area leads you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings.
- Series: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles
- Author: Henry, Steve
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: June 29 2021
- ISBN10: 1634041062
- Language: English
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Creole Feast: Fifteen Master Chefs of New Orleans Reveal Their Secrets
$18.95PaperbackRead moreBefore there were celebrity gourmands, Creole Feast brought together the stories and knowledge of New Orleans top chefs when it was first presented in 1978. These masters of modern Creole cuisine shar
- Author: Burton, Nathaniel
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 416
- Publish Date: January 30 2020
- ISBN10: 160801150X
- Language: English
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By: Guthrie Ford, J.
Port Aransas
$31.99HardcoverAdd to cartPort Aransas, known colloquially as Port A, is on Mustang Island, one of the Texas barrier islands. This community grew from the seed of El Mar Rancho, the homestead an Englishman established for his … [more below]
- Author: Guthrie Ford, J.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 130
- Publish Date: February 28 2011
- ISBN10: 1531652530
- Language: English
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By: Elliott, Alan C.
Oak Cliff
$31.99HardcoverAdd to cartAn advertisement heralded, “Oak Cliff gets its name from the massive oaks that crown the soft green cliffs.” Originally called Hord’s Ridge for its founder William Henry Hord, the area was purchased b… [more below]
- Author: Elliott, Alan C.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 130
- Publish Date: April 22 2009
- ISBN10: 153164631X
- Language: English
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By: Deposki, Richard
Ste. Genevieve
$31.99HardcoverAdd to cartIn the late 1600s and early 1700s, the French established forts, such as Fort de Chartres, in the mid-Mississippi Valley, as well as villages, such as River des Peres and Mine la Motte. Ste. Genevieve… [more below]
- Author: Deposki, Richard
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 130
- Publish Date: November 26 2008
- ISBN10: 1531632335
- Language: English
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By: McMinn, Ed
Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans Texas A&M Aggies
$19.99PaperbackAdd to cartDaily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans: Texas A&M Aggies combines the great passion of the Aggie fan with the grand passion of the fan of Christ in one set of devotions. The result is a book that is fun wh
- Author: McMinn, Ed
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 216
- Publish Date: July 01 2022
- ISBN10: 0984084789
- Language: English
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By: McMinn, Ed
Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans Texas Longhorns
$19.99PaperbackAdd to cartDaily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans: Texas Longhorns combines the great passion of the Longhorn fan with the grand passion of the fan of Christ in one set of devotions. The result is a book that is fun
- Author: McMinn, Ed
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 216
- Publish Date: July 01 2022
- ISBN10: 0984084762
- Language: English
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River Road Recipes IV: Warm Welcomes-Entertaining Menus from Our Homes to Yours
$28.95HardcoverRead moreThe creators of the nation’s number one best-selling community cookbook series welcome you to celebrate all of life’s ordinary and extraordinary occasions. Warm Welcomes includes 48 inspiring menus an
- Author: Junior League of Baton Rouge
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: October 12 2004
- ISBN10: 0961302674
- Language: English
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The Lipan Apaches: People of Wind and Lightning
$27.95PaperbackAdd to cartDespite the significant role they have played in Texas history for nearly four hundred years, the Lipan Apaches remain among the least studied and least understood tribal groups in the West. Considere
- Author: Britten, Thomas A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: February 15 2011
- ISBN10: 0826345875
- Language: English
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Friends of Thunder: Folktales of the Oklahoma Cherokees
$21.95PaperbackAdd to cartThe Cherokee husband-and-wife team who recorded and translated these folktales in 1961 helped to preserve the lore of seventeen elder Oklahoma Cherokees. This volume includes a wide variety of folklor… [more below]
- Author: Kilpatrick, Jack F.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: April 15 1995
- ISBN10: 0806127228
- Language: English
















