03232cam a22004093u 4500 61518 UtSlPG 20260610134422.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Levasseur, Auguste, 1795-1878 Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825, Vol. 1 (of 2) : Or, Journal of a Voyage to the United States Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-26 E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, Brian Wilson, MFR, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com) "Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Auguste Levasseur is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book serves as a journal chronicling the journey of General Lafayette through the United States during his celebrated visit, reflecting on the bonds between America and France and the legacy of the American Revolution. Levasseur, Lafayette's private secretary during this journey, aims to provide a detailed and personal perspective on the events surrounding Lafayette's reception in America. At the start of the narrative, Levasseur reveals the delay in publishing his journal, explaining that he sought to avoid any potential misrepresentation of Lafayette's actions and sentiments during their extensive travels across the U.S. The opening details Lafayette's invitation to visit, the preparations for his journey, and his departure from France to America aboard the Cadmus. As Lafayette arrives in America, he is met with overwhelming affection and admiration, signified by public festivities, salutes, and celebrations held in his honor. Levasseur captures these moments of grandeur and the emotional responses from American citizens, setting the stage for a series of encounters that highlight Lafayette's enduring legacy and the strong relationship between the two nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Description and travel United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century United States -- Relations -- France France -- Relations -- United States Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 -- Travel -- United States Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 -- Friends and associates Levasseur, Auguste, 1795-1878 -- Diaries Levasseur, Auguste, 1795-1878 -- Travel -- United States United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Anniversaries, etc. Godman, John D. (John Davidson), 1794-1830 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61518 102343 102343