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 witty,
gossipy, and historically accurate account of the true story behind the
Louisiana Purchase. The wise Jefferson, the shrewd Bonaparte with his
forever-sobbing Josephine, the bumbling Spanish officials and rustic
locals are revealed in scenes that put you smack in the middle of the
ironic twists and turns that lead to the final, momentous event
itself.
Enter President Thomas Jefferson. Here begins the story of the most fascinating land deal in history, told by Josée Clerens with uncanny realism, style, wit, and detail. You feel you are actually present at these momentous events. Ms. Clerens's narrator, the gossipy Philip Crittenden, recounts what he has witnessed and heard. International negotiators, spies and heads of state mingle with bandits, whores and bumbling local officials, in a tale whose outcome permanently changes the American continent. A historical novel? A novelized history? Buying Louisiana is actually neither, creating its own unique format, completely authentic. Students of American history will appreciate the way this work makes past events come remarkably alive. Those unfamiliar with the episode could have no better introduction than this highly readable chronicle. About the Author
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all,
1802: Spain, owner of the Louisiana territory, closes the port of New
Orleans. Americans are furious-they can no longer ship their goods past
the mouth of the Mississippi. Meanwhile, in France, Bonaparte tries to
bamboozle Spain out of this vast colony. Spain agrees, then stalls.
Bonaparte decides to send troops to secure the port for France. The
Unites States is thrown into a crisis rapidly approaching the bursting
point.
