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

Davis, William C.

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ISBN 10: 0156032597 ISBN 13: 9780156032599

Casa editrice: Mariner Books, 2005

Riassunto

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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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.

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Recensione:

PRAISE FOR THE PIRATES LAFFITE

"This massive, tenaciously researched book . . . should prove the last word on Laffite. Or should I say the Laffites? . . . Davis has restored Pierre to his rightful place in the story and gives us a full account of 'les deux freres.'"--The Washington Post

"Separating folklore from fact, Davis debunks hoary myths . . . For those who want to understand how the Laffites' privateering operations worked, Davis's account is the best yet produced."--The Times-Picayune (New Orleans)

L'autore:

WILLIAM C. DAVIS is the director of programs at the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies and chief consultant for the A&E television series Civil War Journal. Davis teaches history at Virginia Tech and lives in Virginia.

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• Editore: Mariner Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0156032597
• ISBN 13: 9780156032599
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 706