How Long to Read Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter

How Long Does it Take to Read Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 26 minutes to read Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter by Frank Perez

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"Treasures of the Vieux Carre" is not only a collection of ten self-guided walking tours of New Orleans French Quarter, it is also an insider s look, in full color, at America s most unique neighborhood. French Quarter resident and professional tour guide Frank Perez draws upon his years of experience living in the Vieux Carre to offer visitors and locals alike an in-depth exploration of the hidden treasures throughout Bienville s ancient "La Nouvelle Orleans." Each tour contains step by step directions, detailed maps, color photos, a brief introductory essay, a recommended reading list, and engaging vignettes about multiple points of interest. Whether you re interested in where Tennessee Williams used to drink or where Oysters Rockefeller was born or perhaps even where the Sicilian Mafia in America began, this guide will lead you familiar landmarks such as Cafe du Monde and Jackson Square but also to little known locations such as the balcony Elvis Presley sang from in the film "King Creole" and the oldest gay bar in the United States. Along the way, you ll meet pirates and voodoo priestesses, explore Creole culture, learn why the French Quarter is the most haunted neighborhood in America, and take in the montage of architectural styles that characterizes the modern day French Quarter. Tour topics include: General French Quarter African-American Heritage Architecture and Historic Homes Culinary Scene LGBT+ Historical Interest Ghosts and Spirits Hollywood South Jazz and Musical Heritage Literary History Vice and Crime"

How long is Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter?

Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter by Frank Perez is 258 pages long, and a total of 66,564 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 3 minutes to read Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter aloud.

What Reading Level is Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter?

Treasures of the Vieux Carre: Ten Self-Guided Walking Tours of the French Quarter is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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