Bibliograph

The pirates Laffite, the treacherous world of the corsairs of the Gulf, William C. Davis

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The pirates Laffite, the treacherous world of the corsairs of the Gulf, William C. Davis

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The pirates Laffite

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

William C. Davis

Sub title

the treacherous world of the corsairs of the Gulf

Summary

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

Target audience

adult

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