Eight Days in New-Orleans in February, 1847

In this firsthand account, Pickett vividly describes his travels to and experiences in New Orleans during a particularly tumultuous time in the city's history. His observations provide unique insight into society and culture in the American South in the mid-19th century, making this book a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in this period of American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.