With an Account of His Visit to America and His Reception By the People of the United States; From His Arrival, August 15th, to the Celebration at Yorktown, October 19th, 1824 Knapp, Samuel L. (Samuel Lorenzo) 1783-1838 creator Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de 1757-1834 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Memoirs of General Lafayette" by Samuel L. Knapp is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the life and contributions of the Marquis de Lafayette, a key figure in the American Revolutionary War, detailing his ardent support for civil liberties and his involvement in key military campaigns. The memoir focuses particularly on Lafayette’s visit to America in 1824, where he was celebrated for his role in the fight for independence and was warmly received by the American people. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to Lafayette's immense dedication to the cause of liberty, highlighting his background and motivations. It outlines his early life, his noble upbringing in France, and his passionate resolve to support the American colonies in their fight against British rule. The narrative conveys Lafayette's arrival in America, his campaign participation, and his personal connections with prominent figures such as George Washington. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an exploration of Lafayette's lasting impact on both American and French revolutionary movements, showcasing his blend of personal sacrifice and military prowess. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-02-01 Text file produced by Stan Goodman, Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 France -- History -- 1789-1900 E201 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7449 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7449 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133207.0 7449