John Gillgren: 2 books

Two and a half centuries ago, Sir Henry Morgan, a notorious British Naval Admiral and privateer, invaded Panama twice. His objective was to disrupt the movement of gold and other riches from Panama to Spain. Specifically, he wished to capture a priceless golden altar, which was the centerpiece of...

Jean Lafitte was a pirate and a privateer, unafraid to exploit anyone or anything. But Lafitte also defended New Orleans against the British during the War of 1812 and died a national hero, leaving behind a legendary treasure hidden somewhere in the bayou of Louisiana. Two centuries later, the Cali...