Jean Lafitte: Pirate-hero of the War of 1812

by Aileen Weintraub

Presents the life of Jean Lafitte, the Gulf Coast pirate known for defending New Orleans from the British during the War of 1812.

Genres: History

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Aileen Weintraub is an award-winning author, journalist, and editor. She has written for the Washington Post, Glamour, NBC, and AARP, among others. She has also published several children’s books, including Never Too Young! 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference and We Got Game! 35 Female Athletes Who Changed the World.

Reviews

[Beth]

Jean Lafitte was a privateer and didn't like to be thought of as a pirate. He did smuggle slaves. Every man over 15 fought in the Battle of New Orleans. Lafitte got his men from Barataria Bay. His help in the battle got him and his crew pardoned and granted citizenship. After New Orleans, he went to Galveston.