Project Gutenberg 2005-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 544 Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de 1757 1834 Lafayette, marquis de Du Motier, Gilbert, marquis de Lafayette Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette Text file produced by Stan Goodman, Marvin A. Hodges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette" by Lafayette is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive collection offers insights into the life and experiences of General Marquis de Lafayette, highlighting his involvement in the American Revolution and his correspondence with prominent figures of the time, including George Washington. The content reveals Lafayette's dedication to the cause of liberty and the personal sacrifices he made in pursuit of that goal. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Lafayette's reflections on his journey to America and his commitment to the revolutionary cause. It introduces the reader to his youthful ambition and love for liberty, which were integral during his formative years in France. As he navigates the challenges of crossing the Atlantic and securing a place in the American army, the narrative unfolds various pivotal moments that detail his experiences and the reception he received from American leaders. Lafayette's viewpoint is filled with admiration for the American struggle and a strong desire to contribute to its success, firmly establishing his character and the motivations that drive him throughout his undertakings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - European 1131609 2025-08-04T05:41:43.564268 text/html 1140170 2013-06-04T12:58:40 text/html 490607 2025-08-04T05:41:57.284155 application/epub+zip 505458 2025-08-04T05:41:48.064225 application/epub+zip 459149 2025-08-04T05:41:46.387224 application/epub+zip 986615 2025-08-04T05:42:04.482154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 931294 2025-08-04T05:41:55.860200 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 698503 2022-09-04T10:04:50.434673 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1003722 2025-08-04T05:41:42.225239 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1003370 2013-06-04T12:57:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1003361 2013-06-04T12:57:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21142 2025-08-04T05:42:04.628118 application/rdf+xml 25952 2025-08-04T05:41:46.913219 image/jpeg 4852 2025-08-04T05:41:46.648212 image/jpeg 355001 2013-06-04T12:59:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 369027 2013-06-04T12:59:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 354892 2013-06-04T12:59:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 474389 2025-08-04T05:41:43.644221 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia