Items related to The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World Of The Corsairs...
Synopsis
Jean and Pierre Laffite's lives were intertwined with the most colorful period in New Orleans' history, the era from just after the Louisiana Purchase through the War of 1812. Labeled as corsairs and buccaneers for methods that bordered on piracy, the brothers ran a privateering cooperative that provided contraband goods to a hungry market and made life hell for Spanish merchants on the Gulf. Later they became important members of a syndicate in New Orleans that included lawyers, bankers, merchants, and corrupt U.S. officials. But this allegiance didn't stop them from becoming paid Spanish spies, handing over information about the syndicate's plans and selling out their own associates.
In 1820 the Laffites disappeared into the fog of history from which they had emerged, but not before becoming folk heroes in French Louisiana and making their names synonymous with piracy and intrigue on the Gulf.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description
Published in hardcover by Harcourt, 2005, 0-15-100403-X
From the Back Cover
"[A] swashbuckling look at Jean and Pierre Laffite, brothers and partners in crime." "Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"
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 theNew Orleanianswho shopped for contraband at their well-publicized auctions, the brothers became important members of a filibustering syndicate. 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.
"Davis fills out this squalid footnote to our past with great skill." "The New York Times Book Review
"
"A solid study of the Gulf rim s most famous buccaneers has long been overdue . . . Davis beautifully reconstructs the elusive, colorful and nefarious lives of the Laffite brothers . . . Marvelous." "Mobile Register
""Davis account is the best yet produced." "New Orleans Times Picayune
"
William C. Davis teaches history at Virginia Tech and is the director of programs at the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies. He lives in Virginia.
"
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 015100403X
- ISBN 13 9780151004034
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages706
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 15.95
Shipping:
US$ 4.50
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World Of The Corsairs Of The
Published by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005
ISBN 10: 015100403X
ISBN 13: 9780151004034
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket. Meets the acceptable condition guidelines. Has wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!. Seller Inventory # X015100403XX4
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.4. Seller Inventory # G015100403XI5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.42. Seller Inventory # G015100403XI5N01
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.42. Seller Inventory # G015100403XI3N01
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.4. Seller Inventory # G015100403XI3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.4. Seller Inventory # G015100403XI3N01
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_403880658
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World Of The Corsairs Of The Gulf
Published by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005
ISBN 10: 015100403X
ISBN 13: 9780151004034
Used
Hardcover
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_402124354
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite: The Treacherous World Of The Corsairs Of The Gulf
Published by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005
ISBN 10: 015100403X
ISBN 13: 9780151004034
Used
Hardcover
Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Used - Very Good. Seller Inventory # 9-H-4-0134
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Pirates Laffite : The Treacherous World of the Corsairs of the Gulf
Published by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 2005
ISBN 10: 015100403X
ISBN 13: 9780151004034
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2004679-6
Quantity: 1 available