The Rise of Sports in New Orleans, 1850-1900 by Dale A. Somers HB 1972 Louisana

Description: Rise of Sports in New Orleans, 1850-1900 Hardcover – January 31, 1972 by Dale Somers Ph.D. (Author) During the nineteenth century, New Orleans won and stoutly defended a reputation for amusement and dissipation that made it distinct among American cities. Exquisite cuisine, theaters, casinos, and private clubs attracted the affluent, while gambling dens, saloons, public ballrooms, cockfights, and ten-pin alleys drew the masses. In the antebellum period, organized sports were added to the numerous diversions already available. This book, on a neglected aspect of American social life, treats an important facet of Louisiana history and shows how the growth of cities contributed to the emergence of a leisure ethic. Professor Somers explains the reasons for the rapidly growing interest in sports, their impact on the cityï¿½s social and economic life, and their effect upon race relations and the emancipation of women. In the space of some fifty years sports, moved from a minor to a major role in the cityï¿½s play habits. By the turn of the century, sports played an unprecedented part in the daily lives of New Orleanians and thousands of other Americans.Merry Christmas!COOKBOOKS! Just in time for holiday baking. Great gifts too. Contact me to combine purchases before paying. Because I list so many different kinds of items with different shipping options I try to do my best to get the best for you. Multiple purchase? Wait or request invoice. Other option, go ahead and purchase and I can refund shipping difference. Most items give you options. USPS ground is usually the least expensive unless you need it fast. You can click on listing to get options. I dont do international shipping without pre approval. Too many problems. I still list summer clothes when I have space. Some people are lucky and travel somewhere warm during winter. (Like a Cruise)If your interested in picking up locally ( College Station Texas ) without the shipping charges let me know. I will adjust your payment if local isn't on the list of shipping options. . You still have to pay taxes since I do. Note! Im trying when I have space to show you when items are made in USA. Think its important these days. On some of the books I separate out the cost of book from shipping. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

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