The Majesty of St. Francisville

The Majesty of St. Francisville

By Lee Malone Photographs by Kerri McCaffety

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Publication Date: 22nd January 2014

Elegance from the banks of the Mississippi River. Captured here in print are the portraits of lofty estates and humble cottages along the banks of the mighty river. This picturesque landscape found nowhere else in the country is a delight. Both interiors and exteriors of many of the homes have been restored to their original glory and surrounded with beautiful gardens. A brief history of each building augments the majestic images.

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Elegance from the banks of the Mississippi River. Captured here in print are the portraits of lofty estates and humble cottages along the banks of the mighty river. This picturesque landscape found nowhere else in the country is a delight. Both interiors and exteriors of many of the homes have been restored to their original glory and surrounded with beautiful gardens. A brief history of each building augments the majestic images.

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Elegance from the banks of the Mississippi River. Captured here in print are the portraits of lofty estates and humble cottages along the banks of the mighty river. This picturesque landscape found nowhere else in the country is a delight. Both interiors and exteriors of many of the homes have been restored to their original glory and surrounded with beautiful gardens. A brief history of each building augments the majestic images.

Details
  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: Pelican Publishing
  • Series: Majesty
  • Publication Date: 22nd January 2014
  • State: Louisiana
  • Illustration Note: Full Color
  • ISBN: 9781455618460
  • Format: Hardcover
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / General
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Author Bio

Kerri McCaffety counts among her accolades a Gold Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers and an Author of the Year award from the New Orleans Gulf South Booksellers Association. Her books with Pelican include Obituary Cocktail: The Great Saloons of New Orleans; The Majesty of St. Charles Avenue; Etouffée, Mon Amour: The Great Restaurants of New Orleans; Napoleon House; St. Joseph Altars; The Majesty of the French Quarter; Visions of the Vieux Carré; The Majesty of St. Francisville; and Let's Walk the French Quarter.

The late Paul and Lee Malone collaborated on several books on the Louisiana area. Mr. Malone (d.1993) was a critically acclaimed portrait photographer, often considered to be a master in his field. To each of the books, he contributed photographs, and Mrs. Malone (d.2007) provided historical information. Together, they created eight masterful books depicting the true beauty behind many of Louisiana's historic sites. Paul Malone Photography Studio in New Orleans was owned and managed by the Malones.

Elegance from the banks of the Mississippi River. Captured here in print are the portraits of lofty estates and humble cottages along the banks of the mighty river. This picturesque landscape found nowhere else in the country is a delight. Both interiors and exteriors of many of the homes have been restored to their original glory and surrounded with beautiful gardens. A brief history of each building augments the majestic images.

  • Pages: 96
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: Pelican Publishing
  • Series: Majesty
  • Publication Date: 22nd January 2014
  • State: Louisiana
  • Illustrations Note: Full Color
  • ISBN: 9781455618460
  • Format: Hardcover
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / General
    HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)

Kerri McCaffety counts among her accolades a Gold Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers and an Author of the Year award from the New Orleans Gulf South Booksellers Association. Her books with Pelican include Obituary Cocktail: The Great Saloons of New Orleans; The Majesty of St. Charles Avenue; Etouffée, Mon Amour: The Great Restaurants of New Orleans; Napoleon House; St. Joseph Altars; The Majesty of the French Quarter; Visions of the Vieux Carré; The Majesty of St. Francisville; and Let's Walk the French Quarter.

The late Paul and Lee Malone collaborated on several books on the Louisiana area. Mr. Malone (d.1993) was a critically acclaimed portrait photographer, often considered to be a master in his field. To each of the books, he contributed photographs, and Mrs. Malone (d.2007) provided historical information. Together, they created eight masterful books depicting the true beauty behind many of Louisiana's historic sites. Paul Malone Photography Studio in New Orleans was owned and managed by the Malones.