Lafayette Comes To America - Paperback

by Louis Gottschalk (Author)

Lafayette Comes To America is a historical non-fiction book written by Louis Gottschalk. The book is about the story of a young French aristocrat named Marquis de Lafayette who sailed to America in 1777 to fight for the American Revolution. The book chronicles Lafayette's journey from France to America, his meeting with General George Washington, and his involvement in the American Revolution. The book also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the relationship between France and America, and the role of Lafayette in the American Revolution. The author uses primary sources such as letters, diaries, and historical documents to provide a detailed account of Lafayette's life and his contribution to the American Revolution. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, the American Revolution, and the role of foreign countries in shaping the history of the United States.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.