
Jim Nonus has been fascinated by the legend of Jean Laffite since he was a small boy. He has amassed a collection of objects and documents related to the legendary pirate that includes coins, newspapers from the 1800s, books and what is likely Laffite’s signature. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Island artist amasses collection of objects and documents related to legendary pirate
Ever since he was a young child, islander Jim Nonus has been fascinated by the legend of Jean Laffite. You might even call it a lifelong obsession, said Nonus, a Galveston resident, freelance artist and antique consultant. [Read more…]