Excerpt from Lafayette's Visit to Germantown, July 20, 1825: An Address Delivered Before the Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, March 1, 1909; The Pennsylvania Historical Society, May 10, 1909; The Site and Relic Society of Germantown, May 20, 1910; The City History Society of Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1911
Charlemagne Tower's The Marquis de La Fayette in the American Revolution, Philadel phia, 1895. The incidents and dates of the tour of 1824-5 are taken from the official journal of the trip, Lafayette en Amérique en 1824 et 1825 ou Journal d'un Voyage aux Etats - Unis, par A. Levasseur, Paris, 1829. James Schouler's vivid and satisfying essay, Lafayette's Tour in has also been an in spiration. The details of the Visit to Germantown are from M. Lévasseur's account, as well as from a Phila delphia daily paper, Poulson': American Daily Adver tiser, of July 23 and July 26, 1825. In the latter issue the addresses are reported in full.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the 1824â"25 visit to the United States by General Lafayette, the French aristocrat who played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War and who was much beloved by the American people. The author delves deeply into the historical context surrounding Lafayette's visit which occurred nearly fifty years after the end of the war and at a time when the United States was still a young and growing nation. The author effectively highlights the significance of Lafayette's visit as it provided an opportunity for Americans to express their gratitude and affection for the man who had fought alongside them for their independence. Through thorough research, the author unearths fascinating details about Lafayette's journey, from his grand arrival in New York City to his warm reception in Germantown, Pennsylvania. The author skillfully captures the essence of the events that unfolded during Lafayette's tour, including the various speeches, ceremonies, and festivities held in his honor. By providing insightful analysis, the author demonstrates how Lafayette's visit symbolized the enduring bond between France and the United States and served as a reminder of the shared values that united the two nations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334068942_0
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