Jean Lafitte : the pirate who saved America

Rubin, Susan Goldman.

Book 2012

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.

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