Reviews
"Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events." --Adam Rothman, Washington Post Book World "A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling." -- Library Journal "His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans." --John Sledge, Mobile Press-Register "Groom is a master...By the conclusion of the book, you will want to visit the city again to see the still-preserved battle site, which you will have visited in your imagination." -- The Decatur Daily "Winston Groom has that most enviable gift as a writer, an instantly likable voice." -- Wilson Quarterly, "Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events." --Adam Rothman,Washington Post Book World "A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling." --Library Journal "His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans." --John Sledge,Mobile Press-Register "Groom is a master...By the conclusion of the book, you will want to visit the city again to see the still-preserved battle site, which you will have visited in your imagination." --The Decatur Daily "Winston Groom has that most enviable gift as a writer, an instantly likable voice." --Wilson Quarterly From the Hardcover edition., "Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events." --Adam Rothman,Washington Post Book World "A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling." --Library Journal "His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans." --John Sledge,Mobile Press-Register "Groom is a master...By the conclusion of the book, you will want to visit the city again to see the still-preserved battle site, which you will have visited in your imagination." --The Decatur Daily "Winston Groom has that most enviable gift as a writer, an instantly likable voice." --Wilson Quarterly, "Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events." --Adam Rothman, "Washington Post Book World" "Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling." --"Library Journal" "His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans." --John Sledge, "Mobile Press-Register", " ""Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events." --Adam Rothman, "Washington Post Book World" "A fast-paced historical account that reads like a novel." --"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution" "Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling." --"Library Journal" "His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans." --John Sledge, "Mobile Press-Register" "Groom is a master...By the conclusion of the book, you will want to visit the city again to see the still-preserved battle site, which you will have visited in your imagination." --"The Decatur Daily" "Winston Groom has that most enviable gift as a writer, an instantly likable voice." --"Wilson Quarterly", "Groom tells the astonishing story of how a ragtag corps....defeated a large....and professional British army at the Battle of New Orleans on Jan. 8, 1815....lively and interesting to read against the backdrop of current events." --Adam Rothman,Washington Post Book World "Groom....has written a lively account of the last battle in the War of 1812....plenty of details about early 19th-century life and vignettes from what was already America's most distinct city add depth and flavor to Groom's narrative. This is not revisionist history but a good retelling." --Library Journal "His finest book to date. Groom has penned an eloquent and riveting account of the Battle of New Orleans." --John Sledge,Mobile Press-Register
