Bøger af Mary Ann Sternberg

Updated with new and revised information, this is the most comprehensive and current guide to the Pelican State available. Perfect for tourists and residents alike, "The Pelican Guide to Louisiana" is an eye-opening tour of the state's diverse attractions. This variety ranges from the well-known must-sees of traditional travelers to the out-of-the-way features known only to the very local. Author Mary Ann Sternberg divides the state into eight regions. With the keen eye of an experienced travel writer, she explores each in detail. Emphasizing the rural as well as the urban, the north as well as the south, she highlights the old, the new, the unique, and the interesting. Louisiana's architecture, from restored 19th-century log cabins to splendid plantation homes, enters the spotlight in this guide. Also featured are colorful festivals and extensive recreation facilities along with directions on how to find and experience them. Twelve of Louisiana's most unique attractions are given special attention. They include the celebrated St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the Catahoula hound, the pirogue (with instructions on how to build one), crawfish farming, and the prehistoric Indian site at Poverty Point.

Offers delightful histories from Louisiana's most famous route. Mary Ann Sternberg's latest explorations include a trip on a towboat as it pushes a fleet of barges down the river; the true story behind the Sunshine Bridge; a tour of one of the last working sugar mills along the River Road; and much more.

The River Road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge hosts a fascinating mix of people, traditions, and stories. Mary Ann Sternberg has spent over two decades exploring this historic corridor, uncovering intriguing and often underappreciated places. In River Road Rambler, she presents fifteen sketches about sites along this scenic route.

Few thoroughfares offer as rich a history as Louisiana's River Road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. In this third edition of her popular guide, Mary Ann Sternberg provides a revised introduction, new images, and updated information on sites and attractions as well as tales and local lore about favourite and overlooked destinations.

Once considered one of the most important waterways in the American, Louisiana's Bayou Manchac rests in virtual obscurity today. In Winding through Time, Mary Ann Sternberg interweaves the bayou's history with tales, anecdotes, and personal observations, creating an entertaining and educational introduction to this overlooked natural haven.