The Accidental City
Narrated by Brian Arens
- Released
- August 14, 2026
- Length
- 14 hrs 33 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Aberdeen Road Books
"The Accidental City" chronicles the remarkable transformation of New Orleans from a swampy, flood-prone landscape into a vibrant hub at the crossroads of the Atlantic world. Spanning its early history through Louisiana’s statehood in 1812, the book explores the diverse peoples, powers, and events that shaped its dynamic evolution, highlighting the city’s resilience amid constant change and upheaval.
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