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Loading... Jean Laffite: The Pirate Who Saved Americaby Susan Goldman Rubin
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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. No library descriptions found. |
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I had no idea that Jean Lafitte was the coolest pirate ever. I kind of have a crush on him now? I'm not sure what that is about. It was really cool to see names that we always talk about in New Orleans (i.e. Claiborne, Grand Isle, etc.). I think this would be interesting for kids to read too because they have all heard these names before. I was captivated by the things I learned in this book, but I was not a fan of the illustrations. I would love to learn more about Jean Laffite, and this book made me proud to be a native of New Orleans. ( )