Early life of jean lafitte barataria and privateering,the battle of new orleans,galveston 181721,the mystery of the final years of jean lafitte, lafittes treasure. Buried treasures in north america jean laffites loot about buried treasure in north america, history of jean laffites loot including hills ranch and hendricks lake, account of previous searches and locations. The treasure they are looking for is that which once belonged to the legendary reallife pirate captain jean lafitte. A chase from the shores of florida, to oil rigs in the gulf, to louisiana bayou swampland. Hello select your address best sellers today s deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home today s deals new. Oct 27, 2011 the mysterious woman in the secret of pirate lafittes gold 1974, 30x36 guards a treasure hidden within the hollow of the tree. The man with the earrings cursed and went out of the door, and the other men. Fullgame leaderboard level leaderboard view all the back stoop the docks main street the square the bone goliath main tunnel the rocket lab throttle up propeller room the upper city the basket case the central arena gatekeeper jam. Stories of hidden treasures have been told time and time again in childrens books, video games, shows, and moviesbut what if they werent made up just for the. Operating out of barataria bay, south of new orleans, lafitte led a band of pirates and privateers.
Voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure. He and his older brother pierre spelled their last name laffite, but englishlanguage. Federal writers project northwestern state university. Voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure boxed set kindle edition by victoria richards. Lafittes treasure by joe corso goodreads share book. The mystery of the final years of jean lafitte lafittes. By 1818, they had established a colony of privateers off the coast of galveston, where it is though that jean became a spy for spain. Lafitte bridge cross pistols in exclusive collaboration with mb rich jewelry.
The house specialty is the frozen voodoo daiquiribetter known as the purple. Eddie calto a new york city firefighter has a second clue left to him by his great great grandfather, the two join forces in an attempt to find lafitte s. Curse of the judas chalice is the third film in the librarian series. Many legends exist concerning lafittes golden treasure and there are as many hiding places as there are versions of the tale. The story of jean lafitte gulf coast pirate and privateer. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Kop the road to clevedon pier av victoria richards, m davidson pa.
Victoria richards does a good job of blending humor, romance, and the paranormal together, drawing the reader in and holding their attention. Nov 18, 2001 longlost pirate ship may lie in texas lake historical treasure could be wreck of jean lafitte in addition to studying historical records about the sunken ship, anahuac jack has spent years. It is at the quiet end of bourbon so that is a nice escape as well. Jean laffite, laffite also spelled lafitte, born 1780. Just how much she remembers beyond the drowning of her lover juan. Voodoo love and the curse of jean lafitte s treasure a paranormal romance note. Online library archive for easy reading any ebook for free anywhere right on the internet. Jean lafitte is today remembered as one of the most famous american pirates of the 19th century. Chaz visits jean lafitte s blacksmith shop bar, a mustsee stop in the french quarter, and one of the cooler bars housed in a colonialera building in new orleans. He and his older brother pierre spelled their last name laffite, but englishlanguage documents of the time used lafitte. Im having some summer fun with the voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure series. Just how much she remembers beyond the drowning of her lover juan, and just why he is in her living room. The legend of jean lafitte kemah historical society. A collection of twenty seven traditional cajun tales including animal stories fai.
Jean said he needed 15 days to think it over before hed join with their forces to attack new orleans. Jean lafitte is one of the most famous people in new orleans history, known as a pirate, a war hero and the namesake of many new orleans landmarks. This website may be compensated for linking to other sites or for sales of products we link to. Jean lafitte, a pirate, was instrumental in helping general andrew jackson. The mystery of jean lafitte privateer, smuggler, pirate. A haunted restaurant in new orleans jean lafittes blacksmith shop bar is actually the oldest pub in the country. Ebook voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure.
Nov 29, 2016 inspiration and trivial pursuits from sentinels of new orleans book 4, coming april 2015. The ghost of jean lafitte and the phantom pirates of galveston. See more ideas about books, paranormal and paranormal romance. Voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure book. Before embarking on any serious quest for buried gold, check into texas law concerning its royalty and removal. With 10 or so vessels, lafittes crew raided american, british and spanish ships. Lafittes treasure by joe corso is an incredibly well written novel of treasure hunting, action, and adventure. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Woodblock print of the death of jean lafitte from the pirates own book. Together they must outwit an insane villain, diego and go back to where jean lafittes cursed pirate treasure is hidden in order to lift a deadly voodoo curse that threatens to end their love forever. Jean lafitte born around 1776, died around 1823 is today remembered as one of the most successful pirates and privateers of the early 19th century. She is believed to have cursed the city with a violent, destructive.
Hunting pirate jean lafittes treasure in cajun country. According to this account, jean died after being boarded by the british. During his lifetime he gathered significant and colorful fame, with many people thinking of him to be either hero who fought for the independence of united states economy or the notorious pirate. Nice change of pace from all the vampirewerewolf books, not that they are bad, just different. Lyons, helping hand spiritual church of christian love pastor. According to one account, published in 1885, the historical guide to new orleans, jean lafitte died of sickness on the island of mugeres, off the yucatan, in 1826. The book proceeds with rapid fire dialogue, with funny nearly slapstick, portrayal of the scene around her. Voodoo love and the curse of jean lafitte s treasure book. Lafitte attacked american, british and spanish shipping in the gulf of mexico. A book that has been read but is in good condition. Scroll through the list to find my book book 1 in the banshees embrace trilogy as part of. Jean lafitte and his brother continued pirating from central american ports until his death around 1821.
For almost 5 years, from 1817 to 1821, captain jean lafitte and his band of pirates made their headquarters on galveston island, conducting raids all across the gulf of mexico and the caribbean seizing treasure. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home. Expedition unknown takes a trip to jean lafitte s plantation in search for his hidden treasure. Mystery of the unfound treasure pelican state of mind. New orleans haunted history jean lafittes blacksmith shop. Voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure by. With his help, her memory of the past begins to come back, along with her memories of their nights of passion.
Together they must outwit an insane villain, diego and go back to where jean lafittes cursed pirate treasure is hidden in order to lift a deadly voodoo curse. Longlost pirate ship may lie in texas lake historical treasure could be wreck of jean lafitte in addition to studying historical records about the sunken ship, anahuac jack has spent years. The swamp is home to many spooky fairy tales, especially voodoo. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Conflicting tales of jean lafitte and his gold abound, and for years treasure hunters dug up islands and, at one point, drained a lake, in search of the booty. Voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure, episode 5.
Since he was a young boy, jean longed to be a pirate, and with the help of his brothers and uncle, he became one. Locating jean lafittes treasure civfanatics forums. During his active years he was celebrated as a hero by the ordinary people and as a criminal by us. Jean lafittes blacksmith shop bar is the last bar to discover at the end of bourbon street and is actually the oldest pub in the country. When the governor of louisiana offered a reward of 750 dollars for lafittes. Many believe that when lafittes ghostly fleet is seen it is a protective harbinger that warns something bad or evil is about to befall the louisiana coast. The state of texas is ultraprotective of all artifacts, treasure and other objects buried beneath its domain. Expedition unknown takes a trip to jean lafittes plantation in search for his hidden treasure. Nice change of pace from all the vampirewerewolf books, not that they are bad, just. Occasionally, a rumor of a location will again stir the desires of people to once again begin a search for his buried. It says that the treasure is near gran bahama, but its a small island, and i have found nothing here. Early life of jean lafitte barataria and privateering, the battle of new orleans,galveston 181721, the mystery of the final years of jean lafitte, lafitte s treasure. Download voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes.
Little is known of laffites early life, but by 1809 he and his. Download soil survey of cheboygan county michigan pdf epub ebook. Andrew takes him to the tomb of marie laveau, the voodoo queen of new orleans. And the curse of jean lafitte s treasure victoria richards on. Susan elliston apparently spent fifteen years researching and writing lafittes lady before having it published by a vanity press called.
Woodblock print of the death of jean lafitte from the pirates own book, published in 1837. See more ideas about new orleans, jean lafitte and pirates. With dusky ambience and candles flickering all day long, lafittes has long been one of the french quarters most picturesque and iconic buildings, and lore insists its housed a bar as far back as 1772. Download voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure by j. The role of the conspiracy theory in shaping modern history david aaronovitch voodoo in haiti alfred metraux voodoo kiss jayde scott voodoo kiss ancient legends jayde scott voodoo knights amanda rose voodoo knights. Pierre lafitte 17701821 was a privateer in the gulf of mexico and smuggler in the early 19th century. But the ghost of jean lafitte is not confined to the open gulf alone. And the curse of jean lafittes treasure i read this book in less than a day, thats how good it was. This biography of the infamous pirate jean laffite is a reallife, actionpacked adventure. Legend and myth are essential to telling the story of louisiana and jean. Read voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure. Lafittes treasure is a historical adventure by joe corso. Eddie calto a new york city firefighter has a second clue left to him by his great great grandfather, the two join forces in an attempt to find lafittes.
Voodoo daiquiri the bar is old and for that reason it is a really neat place. In louisiana, whenever treasure is mentioned, most assuredly the name of jean lafitte will work its way into the conversation. There are 5 episodes in the series, and i will be put each episode on a free promotion, one after the other. Legend and myth are essential to telling the story of louisiana and jean lafitte is no exception. Download voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure. Buried treasures in north america jean laffites loot. Jan 23, 2016 jean said he needed 15 days to think it over before hed join with their forces to attack new orleans. Instead, he used their offer to his advantage, showing it to the governor.
Louisianas history is just as romantic as it is factual. New orleans haunted history jean lafittes blacksmith. Voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure boxed. Jean lafitte, a pirate, was instrumental in helping general andrew jackson acquire money, weapons and ships needed to win the war against the british in 1812 as part of a contract they had. She had been a promising opera singer, deeply in love with a university. This is episode 1 of 5 elizabeth knows what adventure is about or at least she would if her memory would ever come back to her. Believed to have been born in france, jean lafitte lived and owned a shop in new orleans with his brother. Elizabeth knows what adventure is about or at least she would if her memory would ever come back to her. He also ran a blacksmith shop in new orleans, his legitimate business. The apparition of jean lafitte and his fleet were spotted just before hurricane katrina hit new orleans.
And the curse of jean lafittes treasure paperback june 25, 2012 by victoria richards author. View and read voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure. Under the crossbones 076 morgan molthrop author of jean. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Review of voodoo love and the curse of jean lafittes treasure. Lafitte had been rumored to have buried treasure in both louisiana and texas. A new orleans brick en poste building dating from around 1722, the pub. Fast paced and entertaining, some humor, some excitement, some intrigue, a little romance but not much sex. Pierre was the historically lesswellknown older brother of jean. In the early 19 th century jean lafitte was known for his piracy in the gulf of mexico, he was also known for his heroism during the battle of new orleans. The road to clevedon pier victoria richards, m davidson. At the heart of the story is the curse around the hidden treasure of jean lafitte, and just why elizabeth has a coin from the treasure.
During the war of 1812, the british were looking to gain a quick victory over the. Jean lafitte negotiated to help defend the city in exchange for his brother s accidental release and a full pardon for him and his men. I collected all the books that i own, written by people i know into one place. Download soil survey of cheboygan county michigan book free in pdf epub ebook. Including the pirates laffite in the title attracted me to this book, but it is really more of a description of the world in which the lafitte brothers pierre and jean. Local legend insists it was once the blacksmith shop for the pirates lafitte, a pair of brothers who had a.
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