Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson And Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans - Hardcover

Groom, Winston

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1400044367 ISBN 13: 9781400044368

Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2006

Synopsis

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.

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Review:

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""Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events."
--Adam Rothman, "Washington Post Book World"
"A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel."
--"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"
"Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling."
--"Library Journal"
"His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans."
--John Sledge, "Mobile Press-Register"
"Groom is a master...By the conclusion of the book, you will want to visit the city again to see the still-preserved battle site, which you will have visited in your imagination."
--"The Decatur Daily"
"Winston Groom has that most enviable gift as a writer, an instantly likable voice."
--"Wilson Quarterly"

"From the Hardcover edition."

" An astonishing story of how a ragtag corps of backwoodsmen, Louisiana creoles, refugees, pirates, Indians and free African Americans defeated a large, disciplined, experienced and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans."
-- "The Washington Post Book World"
" Spectacular. . . .Groom's finest book to date. . . . An eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans."
-- "The Mobile Press-Register"
" Vivid. . . . A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel."
-- "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"
" Gripping. . . . Groom is a first-rate storyteller who manages to breathe fresh life into an oft-told tale."
-- "The New Orleans Times-Picayune"
" A riveting account of men at war during a crucial moment in the nation's history. . . . Groom brings to vivid life the dynamic characters of Jackson and Laffite and the latter's colorful band of brothers."
-- "Santa Fe New Mexican"

"An astonishing story of how a ragtag corps of backwoodsmen, Louisiana creoles, refugees, pirates, Indians and free African Americans defeated a large, disciplined, experienced and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans."--"The Washington Post Book World""Spectacular. . . .Groom's finest book to date. . . . An eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans."--"The Mobile Press-Register ""Vivid. . . . A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel." --"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution""Gripping. . . . Groom is a first-rate storyteller who manages to breathe fresh life into an oft-told tale."--"The New Orleans Times-Picayune ""A riveting account of men at war during a crucial moment in the nation's history. . . . Groom brings to vivid life the dynamic characters of Jackson and Laffite and the latter's colorful band of brothers."--"Santa Fe New Mexican"

An astonishing story of how a ragtag corps of backwoodsmen, Louisiana creoles, refugees, pirates, Indians and free African Americans defeated a large, disciplined, experienced and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans. The Washington Post Book World Spectacular. . . .Groom s finest book to date. . . . An eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans. The Mobile Press-Register Vivid. . . . A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gripping. . . . Groom is a first-rate storyteller who manages to breathe fresh life into an oft-told tale. The New Orleans Times-Picayune A riveting account of men at war during a crucial moment in the nation s history. . . . Groom brings to vivid life the dynamic characters of Jackson and Laffite and the latter s colorful band of brothers. Santa Fe New Mexican"

An astonishing story of how a ragtag corps of backwoodsmen, Louisiana creoles, refugees, pirates, Indians and free African Americans defeated a large, disciplined, experienced and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans. The Washington Post Book World

Spectacular. . . .Groom s finest book to date. . . . An eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans. The Mobile Press-Register

Vivid. . . . A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gripping. . . . Groom is a first-rate storyteller who manages to breathe fresh life into an oft-told tale. The New Orleans Times-Picayune

A riveting account of men at war during a crucial moment in the nation s history. . . . Groom brings to vivid life the dynamic characters of Jackson and Laffite and the latter s colorful band of brothers. Santa Fe New Mexican

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"An astonishing story of how a ragtag corps of backwoodsmen, Louisiana creoles, refugees, pirates, Indians and free African Americans defeated a large, disciplined, experienced and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans." --The Washington Post Book World

"Spectacular. . . .Groom's finest book to date. . . . An eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans." --The Mobile Press-Register

"Vivid. . . . A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"Gripping. . . . Groom is a first-rate storyteller who manages to breathe fresh life into an oft-told tale." --The New Orleans Times-Picayune

"A riveting account of men at war during a crucial moment in the nation's history. . . . Groom brings to vivid life the dynamic characters of Jackson and Laffite and the latter's colorful band of brothers." --Santa Fe New Mexican

About the Author:

Winston Groom is the author of thirteen previous books, including Forrest Gump, Better Times Than These, the prizewinning Shrouds of Glory, and Conversations with the Enemy, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. His most recent book is 1942: The Year That Tried Men’s Souls. He lives in Point Clear, Alabama, and Cashiers, North Carolina.

About this edition

• Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1400044367
• ISBN 13: 9781400044368
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320