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Winston Groom is the author of thirteen previous books, including Forrest Gump, Better Times Than These, the prizewinning Shrouds of Glory, and Conversations with the Enemy, which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. His most recent book is 1942: The Year That Tried Men’s Souls. He lives in Point Clear, Alabama, and Cashiers, North Carolina.



Library of Congress subject headings for this publication:
New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815.
Jackson, Andrew, -- 1767-1845.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
Laffite, Jean.
Pirates -- Louisiana -- Biography.
New Orleans (La.) -- History -- 19th century.