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Description
This book proves that New Orleans is indeed defined by its location. Sandwiched between the imposing Lake Pontchartrain and a curve in the mighty Mississippi River, the original settlement clung to a narrow crescent of high ground; this situation inspired the nickname, the Crescent City. From... read more
First Sentence
Many people perceive geography as a variation of geology or a collection of Earth facts, an antiquated discipline with little to offer in the modern world.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Richard Campanella (Author)
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