The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf

An "engrossing and exciting" account of legendary New Orleans privateers Pierre and Jean Laffite and their adventures...
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Author: William C. Davis
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Language: English
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The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf by Davis, William C.

The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf

CHF 33.14

The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf

CHF 33.14
Author: William C. Davis
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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: William C. Davis
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 05/01/2006
Pages: 756
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.30w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9780156032599


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 07/09/2006 pg. 24
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 87

About the Author
Davis, William C.: - The author of more than forty books, WILLIAM C. DAVIS is the director of programs at the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies. He is also chief consultant for the A&E television series Civil War Journal and teaches history at Virginia Tech.

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