Jean Lafitte

Description:

A high-action portrait of the infamous historical pirate who pursued high-seas ambitions as a youth before settling down in New Orleans. Describes how he became a respected businessman, made pivotal contributions to the War of 1812 and exposed a British invasion plot.

subjects: Pirates,  Privateering,  New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815,  History,  Juvenile literature,  Biography,  Pirates, juvenile literature,  Louisiana, juvenile literature,  Texas, juvenile literature,  Mexico, gulf of,  Jews

People: Jean Lafitte

Places: Gulf of Mexico,  Louisiana,  Texas

Times: 19th century