The Adventures of Lafayette

By E. Cecil

Book Overview

The Adventures of Lafayette is a book written by E. Cecil, which tells the story of the French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette, who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. The book follows Lafayette's journey from his early life in France to his arrival in America, where he became a trusted ally of George Washington and fought alongside the American troops in several battles. The book also explores Lafayette's personal life, including his marriage to Adrienne de Noailles and his relationship with his mentor, the philosopher Voltaire. The Adventures of Lafayette provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most important figures in American history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution and the birth of the United States.1929. Both young and old will find that their innate love of and need for a hero will be satisfied with their knowledge and familiarity with the Marquis de Lafayette. They will draw as much inspiration from him as did his contemporaries and followers both in France and America during his long lifetime, always recalling him as one of the greatest exponents and champions of liberty. They will be ready to understand and appreciate why his reputation has endured for over a century and why it will continue to live on wherever great leaders find their well-earned place in the march of history. Illustrated.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162606371
• ISBN13: 9781162606378
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"