The Pirates Laffite by William Davis

The Pirates Laffite by William Davis

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.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780156032599
ISBN 10	0156032597
Title	The Pirates Laffite
Author	William Davis
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Harvest Books
Year published	2006-05-01
Number of pages	736
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.