Autobiographical Sketches and Recollections: During a Thirty-Five Years' Residence in New Orleans is a memoir written by Theodore Clapp and published in 1857. The book provides an intimate and detailed account of Clapp's life and experiences during his thirty-five-year stay in New Orleans. The memoir is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular period of Clapp's life. He begins by describing his childhood and early years in New England before moving on to his arrival in New Orleans in 1822. Clapp then provides a vivid description of the city's culture, society, and politics during the antebellum period, including its vibrant music scene, the rise of the cotton industry, and the city's unique Creole culture.Throughout the book, Clapp also reflects on his personal life, including his marriage to a Creole woman and his involvement in various business ventures. He also discusses his political views and his opposition to slavery, which was a controversial stance in the South at the time.Autobiographical Sketches and Recollections is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on life in New Orleans during the mid-19th century. Clapp's vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes offer a fascinating glimpse into the city's culture and society, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New Orleans or the antebellum South.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.