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Mardi Gras . . . As It Was

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Mardi Gras in New Orleans is an annual

explosion of tumultuous celebration. It began among the French Creoles of New

Orleans, and after the Civil War developed into a city-wide event with the

visit of the Russian Grand Duke Alexis in 1870.

In this reprint of the classic work by one of Louisiana's most notable

authors, Robert Tallant examines the history and customs of Mardi Gras. He

depicts the glittering balls, the ragtag marching clubs, the hilarious satires

of the Zulu parade, and the grandeur of Rex. The volume tells how Mardi Gras

has grown from a simple celebration to become the soul of the city.

Robert Tallant (1909-1957) was one of Louisiana's best-known authors, and

participated in the WPA Writers Project during the 1930s and 1940s. Besides

Mardi Gras ... As It Was , Tallant also wrote Voodoo in

New Orleans and The Voodoo Queen . With Lyle Saxon and

Edward Dreyer he co-authored the famous collection Gumbo Ya-Ya.