Title: Chalmette National Historical Park, Louisiana.
Authors: Roush, J. Fred; United States.
Publisher: [U. S. Govt. Print. Off.]
Year: 1958
Subjects: Chalmette National Historical Park.; Chalmette Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (La.); New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815; Chalmette Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (La.)
Contents: The War of 1812 -- Old hickory -- Louisiana in 1814 -- British plans and preparations -- The Pensacola affair -- Preparing to defend New Orleans -- The battle of Lake Borgne -- The night battle of December 23 -- The mud rampart -- The 'grand reconnaissance" -- The artillery duel, January 1, 1815 -- Military activity after January 8 -- New Orleans after the victory -- The news on the East Coast -- What the victory meant to the United States -- The Chalmette Monument and the park -- Guide to the area -- Nearby points of interest -- How to reach the park -- About your visit -- Related areas -- Administration -- Suggested readings.