The pirates Laffite
William C. Davis
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The pirates Laffite
Published
May 1, 2006
Publisher
Harvest Books
Pages
736
ISBN-13
9780156032599
ISBN-10
0156032597
Description
Jean and Pierre Laffite's lives were intertwined with the most colorful period in New Orleans' history, the era from just after the Louisiana Purchase through the War of 1812. Labeled as corsairs and buccaneers for methods that bordered on piracy, the brothers ran a privateering cooperative that provided contraband goods to a hungry market and made life hell for Spanish merchants on the Gulf. Later they became important members of a syndicate in New Orleans that included lawyers, bankers, merchants, and corrupt U.S. officials. But this allegiance didn't stop them from becoming paid Spanish spies, handing over information about the syndicate's plans and selling out their own associates. In 1820 the Laffites disappeared into the fog of history from which they had emerged, but not before becoming folk heroes in French Louisiana and making their names synonymous with piracy and intrigue on the Gulf.-Dust jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The pirates Laffite?
This edition of The pirates Laffite has approximately 736 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The pirates Laffite?
For most readers, The pirates Laffite typically takes between 15h 20m and 10h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 184,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 25 days • Estimated word count: 184,000 words
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What is the word count of The pirates Laffite?
The estimated word count for The pirates Laffite is approximately 184,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The pirates Laffite?
The pirates Laffite was written by William C. Davis.
When was The pirates Laffite published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 1, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.