Memoirs Of General Lafayette With An Account Of His Visit To America And Of His Reception By The People Of The United States From His Arrival August 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419133664)

The book ""Memoirs of General Lafayette"" is a first-hand account of the life and experiences of General Lafayette, a French military leader who played a significant role in the American Revolution. The book provides a detailed account of his visit to America in 1824, including his arrival on August 15th and his reception by the people of the United States. The author also describes the celebrations that took place in Yorktown on October 19th, 1824, to commemorate the victory of the American forces over the British. Throughout the book, General Lafayette shares his personal reflections on his experiences in America and his interactions with notable figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. He also discusses his role in the French Revolution and his efforts to promote democracy and freedom throughout Europe.Overall, ""Memoirs of General Lafayette"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential military leaders of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, military history, or the life of General Lafayette.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: General Lafayette
ISBN-10: 1419133667
ISBN-13: 9781419133664
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.29d