num_pages: 125
description: This is a groundbreaking book that covers the early history of the New Orleans Mardi Gras from the founding of the Comus krewe 1857 to the evolution of the black membership Zulu organization in the early 20th century. The book corrects many misconceptions about the evolution of the American Carnival and puts it into a historical and political contect. Fascinating reading.
language: English
title: Krewe:the Early New Orleans Carnival; Comus to Zulu
titlecomplete: Krewe:the Early New Orleans Carnival; Comus to Zulu
genres: History
ratings_count: 8
publisher: Carnival Press