02202cam a22003013u 4500 27777 UtSlPG 20260610133632.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Crow, Martha Foote, 1854-1924 Lafayette Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-11 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Jen Haines, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Lafayette" by Martha Foote Crow is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette, focusing on his pivotal role during the American Revolutionary War and his journey from a young nobleman in France to a heroic figure in both American and French history. The opening of the book sets the stage for Lafayette’s story, beginning with a vivid description of his birthplace, the Château de Chaviniac, nestled in the rugged Auvergne Mountains of France. It introduces Lafayette’s family background, noting the legacy of military service and noble titles held by his ancestors, along with Lafayette's early childhood marked by loss—his father being killed in battle shortly before his birth. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at Lafayette's adventurous spirit, early ideals of justice and freedom, and his decision to become a soldier, laying the groundwork for his later involvement in the American quest for independence. The stage is set for a rich exploration of his motivations, character development, and the historical context that shaped his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27777 68686 68686