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The Battle for a Pirate Haven on Galveston Island: Louis Michel Aury & Jean Lafitte
The Battle for a Pirate Haven on Galveston Island: Louis Michel Aury & Jean Lafitte
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7 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2023
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, we unravel the intriguing stories of Louis Michel Aury and the illustrious Lafitte brothers, who shaped Galveston Island's identity as a haven for pirates, privateers, and revolutionaries in the early 19th century. Aury's privateering government, combined with piracy and slave trading, led to a diverse and tumultuous island community. The arrival of Jean and Pierre Lafitte added further drama, as they established a thriving pirate colony. Explore the blurred lines between piracy, slave trading, privateering, and revolution in this captivating exploration of Galveston's complex maritime history.Galveston Unscripted What is Galveston Unscripted?Follow Galveston Unscripted on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! More history content on Visit Galveston!
Released:
Oct 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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