new orleans, battle of, new orleans, la., 1815

Chronicles the events of the War of 1812, covering U.S. president James Madison's declaration of war on Great Britain, the history of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the Battle of New Orleans, the life and leadership of Andrew Jackson, and the role of the ironclad battleships in the fight.

Account of the swashbuckling pirate Jean Lafitte of New Orleans and his assistance to Andrew Jackson the American troops during the War of 1812.

"Old Jordan" tells how, when he was a boy, he used his drum to summon General Andrew Jackson's troops into action in the 1815 Battle of New Orleans.

Focuses on the final battle of the War of 1812, which actually took place after the war ended, describes it in the context of the entire conflict, and examines related sites that can be visited today.

Recounts the Battle of New Orleans and the efforts of Andrew Jackson and French pirate Jean Laffite as they struggled to hold on to the city of New Orleans and thwart the British army.

Chronicles the lives and exploits of Jean and Pierre Laffite, privateers along the Gulf Coast during the early 1800s and describes how they raided Spanish merchant ships and came to assist the U.S. against English during the War of 1812.

Traces the events preceding and during the Battle of New Orleans where Andrew Jackson led the American troops to a decisive victory over the British.

Recounts in poetry the 1815 Battle of New Orleans in which Laffite's pirate band aided Andrew Jackson in routing the British.

Tells the life story of pirate Jean Lafitte, including his key role in the Americans' victory at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.