Patriotic Fire, Winston Groom
Patriotic Fire, Winston Groom
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Patriotic Fire
Andrew Jackson and Jean Laffite at the Battle of New Orleans

Author: Winston Groom

Narrator: Grover Gardner

Unabridged: 10 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/10/2006

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.

About Winston Groom

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sweetwilliam

Groom makes history fun. This time, it is the War of 1812 and the battle of New Orleans. Prior to this my entire understanding of the battle came from the Jonny Horton Song of the same name…but the song took two minutes and the actual battle of New Orleans was a campaign that lasted well over a mont......more

Goodreads review by Carl

I'm afraid that prior to this book, my knowledge of the War of 1812 was largely limited to three things: 1) The Americans defeated the British. 2) The British burned Washington. 3) The Battle of New Orleans was fought after the war ended and became a smash hit song for Johnny Horton. Winston Groom's......more

Goodreads review by Charlesa

One of the best books I have ever read. A book I would of never picked up myself but a co-worker knew of my love for history and recommended it to me.......more

Goodreads review by Wayland

I've always been interested in American History, and pretty much fell in love with New Orleans when I went there a few years ago. So, at the intersection of those two things is this book. I knew the Battle of New Orleans was a major point of the so-called War of 1812, but, aside from the fact it was......more

Goodreads review by Bill

July 3, 2008 I just completed reading this book, after having read Andrew Jackson, Live and Times by Brands. I saw Mr. Groom on a History Channel piece on Andrew Jackson, along with Dr. Brands and other Jackson and time period historians and so my wife surprised me by checking this book out of the Mo......more

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