La Fleur de Lis Histories, Mysteries, Recipes and Mixologies of the World's Most Enduring Symbol |
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| Designed by:
| Johnson, Casey Delmont |
| Directed By:
| Johnson, Casey Delmont |
| Author:
| Molthrop, Morgan McCall |
| Artist:
| Molthrop, Morgan McCall |
| ISBN: | 978-0-692-51049-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2015 |
| Publisher: | Roux Brands
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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With colorful photos and lively text, this book shows how ubiquitous the fleur is in the Gulf region. It reveals the Egyptian and Mesoamerican ancestry of the symbol and traces the history of its use on the Gulf Coast as a symbol of post-Katrina resilience. It also addresses the controversy surrounding its use as a brand for enslaved Africans in French and Spanish "Bourbon" Louisiana. Is the fact that the fleur actually emerges from Africa a mitigating factor? You will have to decide....
More DescriptionWith colorful photos and lively text, this book shows how ubiquitous the fleur is in the Gulf region. It reveals the Egyptian and Mesoamerican ancestry of the symbol and traces the history of its use on the Gulf Coast as a symbol of post-Katrina resilience. It also addresses the controversy surrounding its use as a brand for enslaved Africans in French and Spanish "Bourbon" Louisiana. Is the fact that the fleur actually emerges from Africa a mitigating factor? You will have to decide. But with the current controversies surrounding the rebel flag, NOLA's Confederate statues and the fleur de lis, the timing of this book could not be better. It's a gorgeous little book with a dark side. (Kind of like New Orleans is a gorgeous city with a dark side, no?) The somewhat controversial aspects of the book lend an edgy aspect that provides for a sophisticated small gift title.