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Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans Audiobook
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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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"Finally the story of Jean Laffite's participation is the battle is told. So often overshadowed by Jackson, Groom boldly includes how much of the American's success rested on a pirate and hodgepodge units of New Orleans militia, often made up of minorities. Great read."
— Carey (5 out of 5 stars)
Patriotic Fire Listener Reviews
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" I never knew so much about New Orleans! I read it on a trip there, and liked it a lot. "
— Brien, 10/9/2013 -
" Charlton Heston! Yul Brynner! Oh wait, that was the movie! "
— Tag, 8/26/2013 -
" This really was a good book. If nothing else, the author is a good story teller. From beginning to end, this book sucks you into the action and the story and it is hard to put down. If you like American history you will like this book. "
— Joe, 6/2/2013 -
" Good history of the Battle of New Orleans. Engaging and informative without being pedantic. "
— Dennis, 1/10/2013 -
" Groom is a fantastic storyteller, and Jackson and Laffite at New Orleans is an amazing tale. How can it be such swashbuckling fun and so hugely edifying at the same time? Simply brilliant. "
— Don, 11/20/2012 -
" Outstanding history of the Battle of New Orleans and its key players. Groom writes in a lively style that's full of good information and never boring. "
— Darlene, 4/26/2012 -
" Really good non-fiction book about Battle of New Orleans in 1814. Andrew Jackson comes off glowing--which I'm not too sure about--but this is a rousing piece of nf writing. I love reading about us whipping these redcoats! "
— Joshua, 2/27/2011 -
" Charlton Heston! Yul Brynner! Oh wait, that was the movie! "
— Tag, 12/18/2010 -
" really good read about the War of 1812 and America at <br/> that time and fun story telling style by author <br/> <br/>entertaining, informative and insightful about a very underrated war in American History "
— Jim, 11/2/2009 -
" Groom is a fantastic storyteller, and Jackson and Laffite at New Orleans is an amazing tale. How can it be such swashbuckling fun and so hugely edifying at the same time? Simply brilliant. "
— Don, 8/29/2009 -
" I never knew so much about New Orleans! I read it on a trip there, and liked it a lot. "
— Brien, 8/22/2008 -
" Outstanding history of the Battle of New Orleans and its key players. Groom writes in a lively style that's full of good information and never boring. "
— Darlene, 12/11/2007
About Winston Groom
Winston Groom (1943–2020) was a bestselling author best known for the #1 New York Times bestsellers Forrest Gump and Gumpisms: The Wit and Wisdom of Forrest Gump. He also wrote many nonfiction works, including the prizewinning Shrouds of Glory; Conversations with the Enemy, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist; and 1942: The Year That Tried Men's Souls; among others.
About Grover Gardner
Grover Gardner (a.k.a. Tom Parker) is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.