His latest book, maison blanche department stores, in arcadia publishings images of america series, is set for release october 31st. A biography of jean laffite pirate biographies pirate history. Hes one of the most romantic figures in the history of new orleans. Robert tallant a biography of the pirate who became an american patriot during the war of 1812, when he and his pirate gang helped defeat the british during the battle of new orleans. Adventures of jean lafitte 2020 all you need to know. In the summer of 1814, pierre was arrested and jailed in new orleans, but he escaped from jail under mysterious circumstances in september. Including the pirates laffite in the title attracted me to this book, but it is really more of a description of the world in which the lafitte brothers pierre and jean lived during the early 19th century. Others argued that it could not be true because their leader was none other than the everreputable, true gentleman jean lafitte. Jean lafitte 17801823 was a legendary french privateer and pirate who resided in the gulf of mexico throughout the early 19th century and was widely believed to have been born in either the french colony of saintdomingue or in basquefrance. Lafitte s success as a pirate drew many of his peers to barataria, and it.
A national park and the oldest rumored bar in the united states is named after the man, the pirate. Adventures of jean lafitte 2020 all you need to know before. He and his elder brother, pierre, spelled their last name laffite, but englishlanguage documents of the time used lafitte. Locate lafittes crew in dock warehouse defeat the cat smugglers complete down the tubes explore the sewers defeat cat smugglers and collect information explore smugglers hideout known as lafittes lair in isle of dogs sewers. Buy a cheap copy of the pirate lafitte and the battle of new. Jean lafitte books tagged jean lafitte librarything. In 1812, several baratarians including both pierre and jean lafitte were captured but escaped. He was an infamous criminal constantly dogged by local authorities, but he was also a war hero after whom multiple state parks and monuments have been named. In return for his help, he and his crew were pardoned for their maritime crimes. Towards the end, the book goes over the various myths that have accumulated around jean lafitte and the history hes just outlined is far more interesting than the pirate s fictonalized life.
Jun 21, 2018 the hix boys from baytown were featured on discovery channels expedition unknown for their quest to solve the unanswered disappearance of french pirate jean lafitte. Searching for the real jean laffite the pirate of new. Searching for the real jean laffite the pirate of new orleans. The unique writing of this story is what makes it such an interesting read. Pierre was the historically lesswellknown older brother of jean lafitte. Lafitte the pirate first edition bauman rare books. In addition to father mississippi, lafitte the pirate, and children of strangers, he also wrote fabulous new orleans, old louisiana, the friends of joe gilmore, and was a coauthor of gumbo yaya, with edward dreyer and robert tallant. The mystery of the final years of jean lafitte lafittes. John chase this is the legend of the battle of new orleans, in which the pirate turned hero joined gen.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Plays can be divided into a number of genres, including classical and modern, and across cultural lines. Including the pirates laffite in the title attracted me to this book, but it is really more of a description of the world in which the lafitte brothers pierre and jean. Jean lafitte born around 1776, died around 1823 is today remembered as one of the most successful pirates and privateers of the early 19th century. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans by robert tallant. Sep 26, 2017 jean lafitte 17801823 was a legendary french privateer and pirate who resided in the gulf of mexico throughout the early 19th century and was widely believed to have been born in either the french colony of saintdomingue or in basquefrance. Octavo, original blue and red cloth respined, pictorial label affixed to front cover. I am the pirate jean lafitte, buccaneer, privateer, cutthroat, mercenary of the seven seas, scourge of the caribbean, bandit of the bayou. If once he escaped the sheriff, today he still eludes the historical authorities. Oct 26, 2011 books and movies have been written about him.
Lyle saxon wrote in lafitte the pirate that he died of fever and is buried at silan, yucatan, in 1826. Laffite the pirate, curious fellow, has been evading the establishment. Jean lafitte was a french pirate and privateer in the gulf of mexico in the early 19th century. Response from airboatadv, guest relations manager at adventures of jean lafitte responded dec, 2019 were glad to hear your captain was able to show you guys a great experience while exploring the swamps. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans book. Jean laffite, laffite also spelled lafitte, born 1780. 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. The contents of these letters do honor to lafittes judgment, and evince his sincere attachment to the american cause. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans by robert tallant and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Near new orleans in the famous louisiana bayous, barataria was a base for the famous pirate and smuggler jean lafitte. Pierre moved from france to the caribbean at the beginning of the french revolution, perhaps motivated by sympathy to the royalist cause but also sure that there was. Blanque immediately laid its contents before the governor, who convened the committee of defence lately formed of which he was president. Highly recommended for i went into this book expecting a dry, somewhat boring read.
Rancher the bearer of lafittes packet, was sent back with a verbal. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans book, 1994. He and his older brother pierre spelled their last name laffite, but englishlanguage documents of the time used lafitte. Andrew jackson to protect the city from the invading british. The pirates own book jean lafitte rob ossians pirate. The hix boys from baytown were featured on discovery channels expedition unknown for their quest to solve the unanswered disappearance of french pirate jean lafitte. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. According to one account, published in 1885, the historical guide to new orleans, jean lafitte died of sickness on the island of mugeres, off the yucatan, in 1826. Lafitte the pirate turns 90 french quarter journal.
Lafitte the pirate by lyle saxon meet your next favorite book. Along with his brother, laffite practiced pirating and privateering out of barataria bay, south of new orleans. Click to order from your favorite independent book store. Jean laffite, thought to have been born in france, was more of a businessman than seafarer. During his lifetime he gathered significant and colorful fame, with many people thinking of him to be either hero who fought for the independence of united states economy or the notorious pirate. The pirate who saved america pirate history explained duration. He opened a blacksmith shop as a cover for his smuggling business. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans is a historical retelling of jean lafitte s story, a captivating tale of battles, victories, loses, and a little bit of pirateering. There are many stories about what happened to lafitte and where he died. First edition of saxons illustrated biography of pirate jean lafittethis memorable association copy belonging to general george s. The park tells the story of pirates and treasures of the times, as well as, the new orleans culture that has shaped the area. Aug 09, 2012 the famous french pirate lived on galveston island from 18171821.
The island of grand terre, the rendezvous of lafitte the pirate, is now, says mr. The author provides many original letters and firsthand accounts, and lets you decide for yourself what kind of men the lafitte brothers truly were. Picture lyle saxon, courtesy louisiana state library. The contents of these letters do honor to lafitte s judgment, and evince his sincere attachment to the american cause.
Takes you back to the golden days of louisiana during one of its most colorful periods. In many ways, jean lafitte, the pirate king of barataria bay, was the robin hood of the bayou. The latter has become the common spelling in the united states, including for places named for him. There was even a ride at the old jazzland amusement park themed for him. Jean lafitte project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Drama books mostly analyze the performance of a play in a theater, or contain the entire script of the play. This location located off of 1417 harborside drive is where his old mansion and headquarters stood maison rouge. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans by john. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans book, 1951. Lafittes success as a pirate drew many of his peers to barataria, and it. He was an infamous criminal constantly dogged by local authorities, but he was also a war hero after whom multiple state parks and monuments have.
Jean lafitte left, and his younger brother, alexandre, ca 1814. Jean lafitte buried treasures of the notorious pirate of. Locate lafitte s crew in dock warehouse defeat the cat smugglers complete down the tubes explore the sewers defeat cat smugglers and collect information explore smugglers hideout known as lafitte s lair in isle of dogs sewers. If you love legend, myth as much as i do than you will appreciate this book as it tells the most exciting part of lafittes life from extensive research done by writer lyle saxon. Lafitte and his barataria pirates, new orleans, extenstive. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans by robert.
Pierre lafitte 17701821 was a privateer in the gulf of mexico and smuggler in the early 19th century. At large during the most colorful period in new orleans history, from just after the louisiana purchase through the war of 1812, privateers jean. Suydam, detail of an authentic jean lafitte signature laffite the pirate, curious fellow, has been evading the establishment. The swamps of barataria below new orleans bore many strange legends and tales. See more ideas about pirates, jean lafitte and pirate birthday. This has become the common spelling in the united states, including places named after him. Rancher the bearer of lafitte s packet, was sent back with a verbal answer to. The handbook of texas online states that lafitte abandoned galveston early in may 1820 and sailed to mugeres island, off the coast of yucatan.
He carried the flag of the republic of carthagena, a province of new grenada, that had rebelled against spain, and said that he attacked only the. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Legend and myth are essential to telling the story of louisiana and jean lafitte is no exception. A fascinating tale of jean lafitte, the privateer, that ruled over the gulf of mexico and leader to the baratarians. According to his book, lafitte was born in or near pauillac, france, the son of pierre lafitte and his second wife, marguerite desteil. Lafitte the pirate fits comfortably within that period genre defined by the artful blend of history, folklore, and legendmore literary interpretation than strict factand enhanced by sketches featuring crumbling.
During the depression, he directed the state wpa writers project. The dreaded and dashing privateer, jean laffitte youtube. He also ran a blacksmith shop in new orleans, his legitimate business. Jean lafittealso spelled laffitewas a man of many contradictions. Little is known of laffites early life, but by 1809 he and his brother pierre apparently had established in new. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans the swamps of barataria below new orleans bore many strange legends and tales. Whenever he was apprehended he said that he and his men were cruising with the permission of france. Woodblock print of the death of jean lafitte from the pirates own book, published in 1837. He was an infamous criminal constantly dogged by local authorities, but.
He was a notorious pirate, but he thought of himself as a privateer, a legitimate officer of a government whose job was to, you know, rob and plunder ships. Lafitte the pirate was the first book i read about jean laffite, and the volume that started my collection of pirate books. Lafitte used to deny that he was a pirate and dignified his calling by the name of privateer. Collect the yeast extract complete smugglers blues talk to mr. The pirates own book jean lafitte rob ossians pirates cove. William bollaert also wrote life of jean lafitte, the pirate of the mexican. Prolific historian davis lone star rising, 2004, etc.
Jean lafitte is one of the most famous people in new orleans history, known as a pirate, a war hero and the namesake of many new orleans landmarks. Pirate alley in 1930, the year saxons book was published. Baytown cousins believe they found missing pirate ship. Walker, the author of the battle of new orleans, of january 8, 1815, occupied and cultivated by a creole family as a sugar plantation, producing annually four or five hundred hogsheads of sugar. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
A biography of jean laffite pirate biographies pirate. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. Pattons own copy of lafitte the pirate, signed and dated by him from ruthellen on his 45th birthday patton, george s. Aug 05, 2014 near new orleans in the famous louisiana bayous, barataria was a base for the famous pirate and smuggler jean lafitte. He was a traitor and a spy, but he is also a folk hero to people of both louisiana and texas.
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