Lafitte The Pirate

Author : Lyle Saxon
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1989-04-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1455607193

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Lafitte the Pirate by Lyle Saxon Pdf

No fictional swashbuckler could ever rival Jean Lafitte's dramatic life. From his hidden base in the Louisiana swamps at Barataria Bay, Lafitte mounted daring raids on ships in the Gulf of Mexico. His battles with the law were the stuff of legend: when Governor Claiborne of Louisiana offered a reward for the buccaneer's capture, Lafitte responded with a bigger reward for the governor! But when the British asked for his help in their invasion of Louisiana during the War of 1812, the pirate instead joined forces with Andrew Jackson to win the Battle of New Orleans. Later, the brigand moved his operation to Galveston and harried Mexican vessels in support of the Texans seeking independence. Lyle Saxon's superbly written account examines Lafitte's fascinating career, and frees the truth of the pirate's life from the web of fantastic myths which grew up around him. Did Lafitte participate in the French Revolution as a lad? What was his role in the plot to rescue Napoleon from his exile on St. Helena? And where is Lafitte's treasure hidden? Lafitte the Pirate is a classic work which will appeal to both adventure lovers and students of Louisiana history.

Author : Ashley Oliphant,Beth Yarbrough
Publisher : University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Lincolnton (N.C.)
ISBN : 1946160725

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Jean Laffite Revealed by Ashley Oliphant,Beth Yarbrough Pdf

"Jean Laffite Revealed: Unraveling One of America's Longest Running Mysteries takes a fresh look at the various myths and legends surrounding the life and death of one of the last great pirates, Jean Laffite, exploring the theory that Laffite faked his death in the early 1820s and re-entered the United States under an assumed name. Beginning in New Orleans in 1805, the book traces Laffite through his rise to power as a privateer and smuggler in the Gulf, his involvement in the Battle of New Orleans, his flight to Galveston, Texas and eventual disappearance in the waters of the Caribbean, then picking up the trail as he makes a return into the country under a new identity. The tale follows Laffite's subsequent journey across the South and his eventual end in North Carolina, where he died in 1875 at the age of ninety-five. Backed up by thorough research and ample documentation, the book contradicts the prevailing thought about the disappearance and death of Laffite, making a compelling case that is sure to intrigue and inspire scholars and history buffs for many years to come"--

Author : William C. Davis
Publisher : HMH
Page : 735 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780547350752

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The Pirates Laffite by William C. Davis Pdf

An “engrossing and exciting” account of legendary New Orleans privateers Pierre and Jean Laffite and their adventures along the Gulf Coast (Booklist, starred review). At large during the most colorful period in New Orleans’ history, from just after the Louisiana Purchase through the War of 1812, privateers Jean and Pierre Laffite made life hell for Spanish merchants on the Gulf. Pirates to the US Navy officers who chased them, heroes to the private citizens who shopped for contraband at their well-publicized auctions, the brothers became important members of a filibustering syndicate that included lawyers, bankers, merchants, and corrupt US officials. But this allegiance didn’t stop the Laffites from becoming paid Spanish spies, disappearing into the fog of history after selling out their own associates. William C. Davis uncovers the truth about two men who made their names synonymous with piracy and intrigue on the Gulf.

Author : Tallant, Robert
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1455610518

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The Pirate Lafitte and the Battle of New Orleans by Tallant, Robert Pdf

Jean Lafitte left behind many a legend for generations to follow in thepages of Louisiana history. Treasure hunters still speculate about the site ofpirated loot buried under French Quarter homes or sunk in the Barataria swamps.His notorious reputation was born of tales like these of the blacksmith andsuspect pirate. But regardless of whatever the storytellers may repeat, thereis one legend that does survive the test of authenticity, the story of how JeanLafitte and his men were heroes at the Battle of New Orleans against theinvading British forces during the War of 1812.In The Pirate Lafitte and the Battle of New Orleans , authorRobert Tallant has given younger readers a chance to relive the excitement,romance, and thrill of those days when the Barataria pirates threatened rivertraffic and New Orleans felt the threat of seige by the British. Thisenthralling story from the pages of history is delightfully told with anemphasis on helping children understand the political events of the time aswell as the social climate of the city in the early-nineteenth century.The story reveals the speculative past of Lafitte and how he hid behind thefacade of his blacksmith's shop in the Vieux Carr . He held bittercontempt for his enemy Governor Claiborne until that famous battle, in whichthe pirate-turned-hero joined Gen. Andrew Jackson to protect the city from theincoming assault of British soldiers. Combining tales of pirates, mystery,battle, true events, and real people, this children's book is a thrillingchapter in American history.Robert Tallant (1909-1957) was one of Louisiana's best-known authors, andparticipated in the WPA Writers Project during the 1930s and 1940s. BesidesMardi Gras . . . As It Was, Tallant also wrote Voodoo in NewOrleans and The Voodoo Queen . With Lyle Saxon and EdwardDreyer he coauthored the famous collection Gumbo Ya-Ya: Folktales ofLouisiana.

Author : Susan Goldman Rubin
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0810997339

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Jean Laffite by Susan Goldman Rubin Pdf

Rubin and Himmelman present the only picture-book biography of infamous Jean Laffite, a real-life pirate who played a huge role in the history of the United States and the War of 1812. Full color.

Author : Jr. Jack C. Ramsay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1996-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1571686126

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Jean Laffite by Jr. Jack C. Ramsay Pdf

Annotation The definitive biography of the notorious buccaneer.

Author : Prentiss Ingraham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258167042

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Lafitte by Prentiss Ingraham Pdf

Author : Edward Kritzler
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780767919524

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Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean by Edward Kritzler Pdf

In this lively debut work of history, Edward Kritzler tells the tale of an unlikely group of swashbuckling Jews who ransacked the high seas in the aftermath of the Spanish Inquisition. At the end of the fifteenth century, many Jews had to flee Spain and Portugal. The most adventurous among them took to the seas as freewheeling outlaws. In ships bearing names such as the Prophet Samuel, Queen Esther, and Shield of Abraham, they attacked and plundered the Spanish fleet while forming alliances with other European powers to ensure the safety of Jews living in hiding. Filled with high-sea adventures–including encounters with Captain Morgan and other legendary pirates–Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean reveals a hidden chapter in Jewish history as well as the cruelty, terror, and greed that flourished during the Age of Discovery.

Author : Joseph Holt Ingraham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0808404253

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Lafitte by Joseph Holt Ingraham Pdf

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Author : Evelyn Gill Hilton
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781426920172

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Kidnapped by Pirates by Evelyn Gill Hilton Pdf

Although the exciting story of Evelyn's great-great grandfather had been told in the family through the years, no one had ever put it on paper, so Hilton decided to write the entire story for her grandchildren. Kidnapped by Pirates is based on the true story of fourteen year-old Charles Tilton, who was kidnapped alone in 1814 from a New England whaler by some of Jean Lafitte's rogue pirates. They brought the boy to their Galveston Island base, just off the Texas coast and presented him to Lafitte as a ransom prize. Enraged that the men had attacked and American vessel and sailors, the French buccaneer had the disobedient men hung. He then offered Charles a job as cabin boy, which he accepted. Charles ended up staying for 6 exciting years of adventure In 1820, the U.S. Government sent naval ships to disband the thousand-man base at Galveston but, before they arrived, the French buccaneer split all the spoils with his men and they all headed in different directions. Charles sailed up Texas' Trinity River, to Old River, then into Lost Lake where he and 3 friends buried his share of the gold and scuttled the schooner Lafitte had given him to avoid detection. He applied for a MX land grant, built a house on the bank, and later married and had nine children. He never forgot his exciting years with Lafitte, which are related in this intriguing book...

Author : Joseph Holt Ingraham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : American literature
ISBN : WISC:89099760076

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Lafitte: the Pirate of the Gulf by Joseph Holt Ingraham Pdf

Author : Lyle Saxcon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Louisiana
ISBN : OCLC:33894961

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Lafitte, the Pirate by Lyle Saxcon Pdf

Author : Jane Lucas De Grummond
Publisher : Legacy Publishing (GA)
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815
ISBN : WISC:89062289657

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The Baratarians and the Battle of New Orleans by Jane Lucas De Grummond Pdf

Author : Winston Groom
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781400095667

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Patriotic Fire by Winston Groom Pdf

December 1814: its economy in tatters, its capital city of Washington, D.C., burnt to the ground, a young America was again at war with the militarily superior English crown. With an enormous enemy armada approaching New Orleans, two unlikely allies teamed up to repel the British in one of the greatest battles ever fought in North America.The defense of New Orleans fell to the backwoods general Andrew Jackson, who joined the raffish French pirate Jean Laffite to command a ramshackle army made of free blacks, Creole aristocrats, Choctaw Indians, gunboat sailors and militiamen. Together these leaders and their scruffy crew turned back a British force more than twice their number. Offering an enthralling narrative and outsized characters, Patriotic Fire is a vibrant recounting of the plots and strategies that made Jackson a national hero and gave the nascent republic a much-needed victory and surge of pride and patriotism.

Author : Aileen Weintraub
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1282212303

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Jean Lafitte by Aileen Weintraub Pdf