I do not know anything about pierre and jean lafitte. The unique and varied history of the city of new orleans, from the spanish, french, creole, and usa. Jean lafitte house is located in new orleanss french quarter neighborhood. As a result, some communities in louisiana are among the oldest in the united states. History the barataria region was originally home to native americans, whose shell middens and ceremonial mounds are still found along the bayous. Jean laffite, laffite also spelled lafitte, born 1780. Little is known of laffites early life, but by 1809 he and his. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in lafitte, louisiana. Jean laffite, thought to have been born in france, was more of a businessman than seafarer. I do have concern about how slaves are referred to besides using the terms slaves, black servants.
Along with his brother, laffite practiced pirating and privateering out of barataria bay, south of new orleans. Jean laffite, gentleman rover, stanley clisby arthur. Jean lafitte national historical park and preserve. Lafitte je naseljeno mesto bez administrativnog statusa u americkoj saveznoj drzavi luizijana. Watson, about jean lafitte s adventures throughout the gulf of mexico. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans book. History suggests there is a possibility that hidden treasuresgold coins, doubloons, precious jewelryare somewhere beneath the surface just waiting to be found. Little is known of laffites early life, but by 1809 he and his brother pierre apparently had established in new. Shortly after the founding of new orleans in 1718, the french explored the area and established barataria bay as a harbor for large vessels on the gulf coast. Discover librarianselected research resources on new orleans history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. He and his elder brother, pierre, spelled their last name laffite, but englishlanguage documents of the time used lafitte. She was a sister of marie louise villars, who became the mistress of pierre lafitte, and was therefore presumably also a quadroon or octoroon see above known children of jean 2 lafitte and catherine villars were 9. Lyle saxons superbly written account examines lafittes fascinat. Let natures mysteries inspire and awe you via a boat tour through a cypress studded bayou.
Lafitte is located at the southern end of louisiana highway 45 along bayou barataria, and fishing. Author of five books on the history of new orleans, edward branley is a graduate of brother martin high school and the university of new orleans. Louisiana sits above the gulf of mexico at the mouth of the mississippi river, bordered by arkansas to the north, mississippi to the east and texas to the shows this day in history. According to his book, lafitte was born in or near pauillac, france, the son of pierre lafitte. Very easy to read, very easy to understand, very well research, and paints a very detailed picture of both jean lafitte and the battle of new orleans. Jean laffite lafitte, pirate, was born in bayonne, france, probably in 1780 or 1781, the son of a french father and a spanish mother. Major howell tatums journal while acting topographical engineer 1814 to general jackson commanding the seventh military district. Jean lafitte and the british offer of 1814, louisiana history, xx spring, 1979, pp. The most lafitte families were found in the usa in 1880.
Jean lafitte national historical park and preserve was named for him. Jean lafitte is one of the most famous people in new orleans history, known as a pirate. It is part of the new orleansmetairiekenner metropolitan statistical area lafitte is located at the southern end of louisiana highway 45 along bayou barataria, and fishing is a major part of the local economy and culture. Jean lafitte national historical park and preserve protects significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of louisianas mississippi river delta region. List of books and articles about louisiana history. Geraldine favaloro passed away at the age of 87 in lafitte, louisiana. Here, in louisiana, history and lore dont merely live in books. Best louisiana history books nonfiction nonfiction books on louisiana history. From left to right, the men are traditionally identified as renato beluche, jean lafitte, pierre lafitte, and dominique you. Jean lafitte national historical park and preserve protects significant examples of the rich natural and cultural resources of louisiana s mississippi river delta region.
Cspans local content vehicles lcvs made a stop in their 2018 lcv cities tour in lake charles, louisiana, from august 1822, 2018, to feature the history and literary life of the community. List of books and articles about louisiana history online. Two typed manuscripts of mercedes, or the true lafitte, by margaret l. New orleans history, louisiana tourism, travel, and vacations. While there were several settlements scattered along the louisiana coast in the late 19th century, manila village was the largest. He denigrates the spanish nation further throughout the book, villafying them as the. Jean laffite the pirate who saved america jean lafitte, pirates. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans by robert tallant 7 times. National world war ii museum and mardi gras world are cultural highlights, and some of the areas popular attractions include audubon aquarium of the americas and audubon zoo.
See more ideas about louisiana, grand isle and jean lafitte. Including the pirates laffite in the title attracted me to this book, but it is really more of a description of the world in which the lafitte brothers pierre and jean lived during the early 19th century. He and his older brother pierre spelled their last name laffite, but englishlanguage documents of the time used lafitte. Lafitte of louisiana by mary devereux for sale online ebay. The park, named after jean lafitte, seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional cult. The park consists of six physically separate sites and a park headquarters.
The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans by. Jean lafitte national historical park and preserve project. But the piratepatriot jean lafitte could not settle and left barataria behind for galveston island, where he founded another community after the earlier model. Jean lafitte is one of the most famous people in new orleans history, known as a pirate, a war hero and the namesake of many new orleans landmarks. Louisiana s most wellknown buried treasure mystery still to this day is the unfound treasure of jean lafitte. Shop for important louisiana history books at arcadia publishing today. The 10 best things to do in lafitte for travel after.
The epic story of the deadliest plague in history by john m. The latter has become the common spelling in the united states, including for places named for him. The park, named after jean lafitte, seeks to illustrate the influence of environment and history on the development of a unique regional culture. The battle of new orleans national geographic society. Grand isle louisiana houma louisiana louisiana plantations louisiana homes jean lafitte cajun french louisiana history old houses homesteading what others are saying use homesteads free website building software to choose a design, customize it, and show the world. On an unrecorded day between the purchase of the louisiana territory, in 1803, and the year 1810, two brothers named jean and pierre lafitte came to new orleans and opened a blacksmith shop on the north side of st. Jean lafitte je grad u americkoj saveznoj drzavi luizijana. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. He was four years younger than his more capable brother, pierre. Jean lafitte project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
History early louisiana louisiana has a long and varied history. In jefferson parish, manila plaza, located in front of jean lafitte town hall, holds several historical markers and commemorative plaques acknowledging important figures in the areas filipinoamerican history. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Interesting facts about lafitte during the war of 1812. Touch history with a tour of a plantation where the daily activities of the past are recreated. The story of jean and pierre lafitte, the piratepatriots, including a note on the indispensable victory at new orleans, january 8th, 1815. Written for the middle school student and teacher, this material is intended to serve as a guide and a resource to supplement your curriculum. Here, in louisiana, history and lore dont merely live in books on a shelf. Jean laffite, the baratarians, and the battle of new orleans jstor.
The importance of louisiana especially new orleans to the fledgling united states was tantamount to success in the war at large, and the continued growth of the nation. Jean lafitte was likely born in 1782, although he was not baptized until 1786. The battle took place five miles downriver from new orleans in chalmette, louisiana, where the british hoped to take control of the mouth of the mississippi river. According to his book, lafitte was born in or near pauillac, france, the son of pierre lafitte and his second wife, marguerite desteil. Gentleman rover was the definitive book on lafitte until i read jack ramsay jrs book jean lafitte. If you are a lafitte scholar, researcher or a historical buff you probably own. Jean and louisiana governor clairborne become enemies who mutually post. In 1840 there were 12 lafitte families living in louisiana.
It is part of the new orleans metairie kenner metropolitan statistical area. Louisiana had the highest population of lafitte families in 1840. They are boiled, fried, stewed, in a creole sauce, an etouffee, stuffed with breadcrumbs and rice, and found in the gumbos and jambalayas of south louisiana. Search 71 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. This enthralling story from the pages of history is delightfully told with an.
Saxons knowledge of louisiana and its history shines throughout the book, spinning a vivid tale that transports. Jean lafitte jefferson parish communities and towns. Louisiana crawfishman tho i dont take photographs nor promote my real name, and as long as you respect my privacy, i will be honored to speak to your group about one of the largest selfpublished book collections in louisiana history. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Edward writes, teaches, and does speaking engagements on local history. Watson, about jean lafittes adventures throughout the gulf of mexico. Pierre street, between bourbon and dauphine, wherein slaves were employed to do the pounding, while the proprietors looked for customers and made the collections.
This teachers guide is organized according to these topics. The barataria preserve outside marrero offers a taste of louisianas wild wetlands. Southwest louisiana genealogy for family at louisiana. Almost 200 years ago, on january 8, 1815, major general andrew jackson and his outnumbered american defenders overwhelmed veteran british troops at the battle of new orleans. Jean lafitte, founded by the infamous pirate, jean lafitte, is a coastal community rich in history and tradition. This was about 80% of all the recorded lafittes in the usa. Ramsays book is chock full of interesting facts that was wonderfully researched. In the pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans, author robert tallant has given younger. Louisianas most wellknown buried treasure mystery still to this day is the unfound treasure of jean lafitte. This interesting sketch reputedly shows louisiana pirate leaders drinking in a cafe in new orleans in 1812. Andrew jackson was catapulted to fame in the war of 1812 during the battle of new orleans, deftly turning away more than 7,500 british solders and forcing them to abandon the area, the final end to the war. New orleans tourism and history from americas best history. From the influence of the mississippi river to the jazz of the french quarter. Pierre was raised by extended family elsewhere in louisiana.
The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans by robert tallant. This was about 80% of all the recorded lafitte s in the usa. There is still a lot of mystery surrounding jean lafitte. The treaty to end the war had been signed but word did not arrive in new orleans till after the battle a nice note for the history books. Local history books on louisiana arcadia publishing. Best louisiana history books nonfiction 226 books 32 voters. Jean lafitte, louisiana is a small town in the heart of the barataria basin, one of the most prolific estuaries in america and about 30 minutes from the city of new orleans. The pirate lafitte and the battle of new orleans by robert. List of books and articles about new orleans history online. Schaadt whether defined as original order or the history of ownership, provenance is one of the guiding lights of the archival profession, the key that guarantees the validity of documents in the archives. The lafitte family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1840 and 1920.
Remnants of the past are still present in this historic fishing village and the trails and waterways traversing the area. Each video episode covers numerous topics from louisiana history. Jean lafitte, a onetime resident of louisiana and privateer, is believed by some to have buried a large cache of treasure somewhere in the bayous of louisiana. One facet of louisiana that makes it such an appealing visitor destination is its deep and colorful history. Pirate jean lafitte his brother pierre lafitte is my ancestor louisiana. Come explore the heart of the barataria basin, where the dark bayou waters hide silent alligators alongside the secrets of notorious pirate jean lafitte. Lot of three western history landmark books pony express, santa fe, railroad see more. Jean lafitte may technically have been responsible for the repelling of the british invasion on the shores of louisiana, but he was never credited with such a feat because of his pirating ways. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. European explorers found their way to the region and inhabited the area very early relative to settlement of much of the rest of the continent. I always thought that stanley clisbys book jean lafitte. The couple had six children, including at least three daughters.
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