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An engrossing and exciting account of legendary New Orleans privateers Pierre and Jean Laffite and their adventures along the Gulf Coast Booklist starred review
At large during the most colorful period in New Orleanss 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 wellpublicized auctions the brothers became important members of a filibustering syndicate that included lawyers bankers merchants and corrupt US officials But this allegiance didnt 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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