I have a book about the history of Proteus, another concerning Mardi Gras past and a book depicting the scenery of New Orleans through pictures:
"Mardi Gras: A Pictorial History of Carnival in New Orleans" by Leonard V. Huber.
A unique picture book depicting the history of Mardi Gras, with more than 160 photos and drawings of parades, balls, and revelers in costume. There are also portraits of early kings and queens. Comus, Rex, and Bacchus parades are shown, as well as 19th century drawings of Momus floats and a photo of a float in the 1974 Endymion parade (largest in New Orleans).
Published by Pelican Publishing Co., Gretna, LA.
Second printing, November 1989.
Softcover: 96 pages. Brand New.
Book Price: $10.00 + s/h.
"Krewe of Proteus: The First Hundred Years"
by Charles L. Dufour.
A book with many photos of Proteus parades, floats, and balls. There are also numerous photos of the captains and
queens of Proteus over the years, as well as drawings of several floats from its first parade in 1882. Attached is a colored poster of several of the designs used for the floats in the 1882, 1922, 1938, and 1972 parades.
The book is also signed by the author.
First Edition, 1981. Hardcover: 107 pages.
In Very Good Condition.
Book Price: $30.00 + s/h.
"New Orleans in Photographs" by Sharon Keating.
A book with many colored photos of buildings and scenery in the French Quarter, Uptown, and Mid-City.
This includes homes, restaurants, hotels, and local attractions such as the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. There are also pictures of scenery along the Mississippi River and Lakefront. In addition, there are photos of Mardi Gras parades and local festivals.
Published by Gramercy Books, New York
(September 6, 2005).
Hardcover: 128 pages. Brand New.
Book Price: $16.00 + s/h.
*To buy the Mardi Gras or New Orleans books, send a money order (postal, etc.), cash, or check payable to John B. Gooch III at my home address of 235 Dorrington Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005.
If you have any questions about the items above, send an email to me John Gooch.
