My Sword For Lafayette: Being The Story Of A Great Friendship, And Of Certain Episodes In The Wars Waged For Liberty (1906)

By Max Pemberton

Book Overview

My Sword For Lafayette is a historical fiction novel written by Max Pemberton and published in 1906. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Philip Tempest. Tempest travels to America to fight for the British army but soon finds himself disillusioned with their cause. He meets the Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman who has come to America to fight for the American colonies. The two men become fast friends and Tempest joins Lafayette's army, fighting alongside him in several battles. The novel is a fictional account of the friendship between Tempest and Lafayette, as well as their experiences during the American Revolution. It is a story of loyalty, courage, and friendship, set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in American history. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and the struggles of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. My Sword For Lafayette is a classic work of historical fiction that has been praised for its engaging storytelling and accurate portrayal of the American Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of history, as well as those who enjoy action-packed adventure stories.Both In France And America By One Who Took No Mean Part Therein.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: 1164918265
• ISBN13: 9781164918264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"