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1	Voodoo in New Orleans more books like this by Robert Tallant The word 'voodoo' elicits reactions from fear to fascination; thoughts of pins stuck in dolls, hexes, and strange rites immediately come to mind. But few people know the true origin of voodooism or anything about its practice in America, particularly in New Orleans. This examination of voodoo rites and beliefs is sure to fascinate every reader. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.77! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Gumbo YA-YA: Folk Tales of Louisiana more books like this by Lyle Saxon (Compiled by), Robert Tallant (Compiled by), Edward Dreyer (Compiled by) The living folklore of Louisiana returns in this new edition of the classic long considered the finest collection of Louisiana folk tales and customs ever chronicled. A charming look at the legends and practices of the bayou country, especially New Orleans, Gumbo Ya-Ya has endured as a classic in its genre. see all copies from $3.69! new only from $9.77! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Voodoo Queen more books like this by Robert Tallant Witch? Sorceress? Daughter of Satan? Murderer? Thief? Saint? Which label best fits Marie Laveau? Queen of the Voodoos, she is considered to have been the most important voodooienne ever to have reigned on this continent. Robert Tallant, attempted to make use of all available facts and information in re-creating the life of this famous woman. Marie ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.08! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Pirate Lafitte and the Battle of New Orleans more books like this by Robert Tallant The swamps of Barataria below New Orleans bore many strange legends and tales. Some said that the men of the swamps were pirates and smugglers. Others argued that it could not be true because their leader was none other than the ever-reputable, true gentleman Jean Lafitte. He lived a secret life behind the facade of his blacksmith's shop in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.05! \| first editions
5	Louisiana Purchase more books like this by Robert Tallant see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
6	Evangeline and the Acadians more books like this by Robert Tallant, Corinne Boyd Dillon (Illustrator) The tragic story of the Acadians has been immortalised in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's narrative poem Evangeline. Much of the poet's account was fictional, but in Evangeline and the Acadians, Robert Tallant tells with drama and sympathy what actually happened to the ill-fated French colonists of Acadia. In 1755, the English drove the Acadians from ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions
7	Mardi Gras . . . as It Was more books like this by Robert Tallant Tracks the history and excitement of the world's greatest free show and New Orleans' most glorious social event. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.15! \| first editions
8	Mardi Gras more books like this by Robert Tallant see all copies from $3.00! signed copies \| first editions
9	The romantic New Orleanians more books like this by Robert Tallant see all copies from $5.00! signed copies \| first editions
10	Mr. Preen's Salon by Robert Tallant see all copies from $6.00! signed copies \| first editions
11	Murder in New Orleans : seven famous trials. more books like this by Robert Tallant see all copies from $17.85! signed copies \| first editions
12	Ready to hang; seven famous New Orleans murders more books like this by Robert Tallant see all copies from $69.98! first editions
13	The voodoo queen : a novel. by Robert Tallant see all copies from $34.00! signed copies \| first editions

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