The front flyleaf of this book describes it as "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." Reading more like an adventure story than a history book, Winston Groom (author of Forrest Gump) brings an exciting battle in US history, as well as the personalities of Andrew Jackson and Jean Lafitte, to life.
Find Patriotic Fire: Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans at the Adrian Public Library
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Highly recommend--well researched with an interesting local connection.
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