Creole Sketches

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Set in the vibrant and diverse New Orleans of 1878, the book explores a city rich in cultural influences from various backgrounds, including French, Spanish, and African American heritage. Amidst the challenges of yellow fever and political turmoil post-Reconstruction, Lafcadio Hearn captures the essence of the Creole community through his writings for an English-language newspaper. His sketches, accompanied by woodcut cartoons, offer a unique glimpse into the lives and humor of the city's inhabitants, preserving the charm of a traditional urban world facing change.