Jean Lafitte
Subtitle: the pirate who saved America
By: by Susan Goldman Rubin ; illustrated by Troy Howell
Contributors: Howell, Troy, ill
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 47
ISBN-13: 9780810997332
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.