Lafitte, Jean

A French pirate of the early nineteenth century, active around New Orleans , Louisiana . He volunteered to aid General Andrew Jackson against the British in the War of 1812 and fought in the Battle of New Orleans. Many legends have grown up around Lafitte.

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Among the pirates was Jean Lafitte, one of the Lafitte brothers, of whose doings you have read above.

Well, now,” interrupted the ruthless soul of Jean Lafitte, “how about them pearls?

Sir,” came the response of Jean Lafitte in a voice almost bass, and “Aye!

I heard the patter of feet along the deck, and had sight of Jean Lafitte tugging at a halyard.

This island was inhabited and governed by ex-pirates; one Grambo being the acknowledged chief, until he was shot by Jean Lafitte.

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