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Come and Take It is a talk show about Texas, by Texans. Three friends born and raised in Texas share their views on the state’s history, culture, and just what it means to be Texan.
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#5: The Last Great Pirate of the Caribbean - Jean LaFitte
12 minutes
Download MP3 audioOn this show, we look at the life and legend of Jean Lafitte, the last great pirate of the Caribbean. We examine the mysteries and contradictions of his life and death, the legacy he left, and what he means to Texas and Texans.
Before we begin… What’s your favorite street in Houston?
Jean Lafitte: Gentleman Pirate of New Orleans Download the entire book.
The Laffite Society is devoted to the study of the Laffite (or Lafitte) brothers and their contemporaries.
The town of Jean Lafitte, LA has a lot of great information about Lafitte and his original base of Barataria.
You can purchase The Buccaneer at Amazon.com.
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