Mysterious Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen: And Folk Tales Along The Mississippi

by Raymond J. Martinez

Overview

Raymond J. Martinez’ book on legends, lore, and unvarnished truths surrounding New Orleans’ most famous Voodoo mistress also features other tales from surrounding parishes of days long gone by, an illustrated guide to palm-reading, humorous asides, and over 30 fascinating drawings and images.

In addition to facts and folklore about Laveau, including revealing research into some debunked myths and unanswered questions, the book offers entertaining stories of her life and the people around the New Orleans area.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789128581
Publisher:	Borodino Books
Publication date:	12/12/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	103
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Raymond Joseph Martinez (1889-1982) was an author and publisher.

Born on October 17, 1889 in West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Martinez owned his own publishing company, Hope Publications. He was the author of a number of books on Louisiana life and history, including: Portraits of New Orleans Jazz (1971); The Naval Career of Lawrence Rousseau (1968); Pierre George Rousseau, Commanding General of the Galleys of the Mississippi (1964); The Story of Spanish Moss (1959); Louisiana’s Fabulous Foods and How to Cook Them (1957); The Immortal Margaret Haughery (1956); The Story of the New Orleans River Front (1955); The Story of the River Front at New Orleans (1948); and In The Parish of St. John (1925).

Martinez served as business manager for Arts and Antiques and Arts, Industries and Southern Opinion magazines.

He died in Metairie, Louisiana on January 1, 1982, aged 92.