ISBN: 9781400152599

It is the type of story that history buffs (and moviegoers) love: A small, ragtag army led by a cantankerous, charismatic backwoods general successfully defends its beleaguered garrison a… More...

It is the type of story that history buffs (and moviegoers) love: A small, ragtag army led by a cantankerous, charismatic backwoods general successfully defends its beleaguered garrison against a well-trained force twice its size. Andrew Jackson's heroic 1815 defense of New Orleans meets all of these criteria, but in Winston Groom's hands, this turning-point battle reveals dimensions that might seem implausible even on the silver screen. Standing at the forefront of Patriotic Fire is a It is the type of story that history buffs (and moviegoers) love: A small, ragtag army led by a cantankerous, charismatic backwoods general successfully defends its beleaguered garrison against a well-trained force twice its size. Andrew Jackson's heroic 1815 defense of New Orleans meets all of these criteria, but in Winston Groom's hands, this turning-point battle reveals dimensions that might seem implausible even on the silver screen. Standing at the forefront of Patriotic Fire is a most unlikely American hero: Jean Lafitte (c.1780-c.1826), the devilish French pirate whose 1,000-man force helped repulse the army that had defeated Napoleon. High drama against the evocative backdrop of French New Orleans. Books, History~~Military~~General, Patriotic-Fire~~Winston-Groom, 999999999, Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans, Winston Groom, Grover Gardner (Reader), 1400152593, Tantor Media, Inc., , , , , Tantor Media, Inc.<

ISBN: 9781400152599

From the author of best-selling works of history and fiction, a fast-paced, enthralling retelling of one of the greatest battles fought on the North American continent, and of the two men… More...

From the author of best-selling works of history and fiction, a fast-paced, enthralling retelling of one of the greatest battles fought on the North American continent, and of the two men who-against all expectations and odds-joined forces to repel the British invasion of New Orleans in December 1814.It has all the ingredients of a high-flying adventure story. Unbeknownst to the combatants, the War of l812 has ended, but Andrew Jackson, a brave, charismatic American general-sick with dysentery and commanding a beleaguered garrison-leads a desperate struggle to hold on to the city of New Orleans and to thwart the army that defeated Napoleon. Helping him is a devilish French pirate, Jean Laffite, who rebuffs a substantial bribe from the British and together with his erstwhile enemy saves the city from invasion . . . much to the grateful chagrin of New Orleanians, shocked to find themselves on the same side as the brazen buccaneer. Winston Groom brings his considerable storytelling gifts to the re-creation of this remarkable battle and to the portrayal of its main players. Against the richly evocative backdrop of French New Orleans, he illuminates Jackson's brilliant strategy and tactics, as well as the antics and cutthroat fighting prowess of Laffite and his men.Patriotic Fire brings this extraordinary military achievement vividly to life. Audio>Audio>Books On CD Unabridge>CD Nonfiction UAB>CD Non-Fic UAB, Tantor Media, Inc. Core >15<

ISBN: 9781400152599

[PU: TANTOR AUDIO], From the author of best-selling works of history and fiction, a fast-paced, enthralling retelling of one of the greatest battles fought on the North American continent… More...

[PU: TANTOR AUDIO], From the author of best-selling works of history and fiction, a fast-paced, enthralling retelling of one of the greatest battles fought on the North American continent, and of the two men who---against all expectations and odds---joined forces to repel the British invasion of New Orleans in December 1814. Versandfertig in 2-4 Wochen, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten)<

ISBN: 9781400152599

[PU: TANTOR MEDIA INC], From the author of best-selling works of history and fiction, a fast-paced, enthralling retelling of one of the greatest battles fought on the North American conti… More...

[PU: TANTOR MEDIA INC], From the author of best-selling works of history and fiction, a fast-paced, enthralling retelling of one of the greatest battles fought on the North American continent, and of the two men who---against all expectations and odds---joined forces to repel the British invasion of New Orleans in December 1814.Versandfertig in 6-10 Tagen, [SC: 0.00]<

2006, ISBN: 9781400152599

Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans, Unabridged edition, Audio-CD, Audio/Hörbuch, [PU: Tantor Media, Inc]