Lafayette

"Lafayette" by Martha Foote Crow is a biography that tells the story of Marquis de Lafayette, a key player in the American Revolution, tracing his life from his birth in a French castle to his rise as a hero in America and France. Opening with vivid descriptions of his family's estate in France, the book shares the history of Lafayette's noble background and his commitment to a life of military service despite dealing with the early loss of his father. It underscores his growing sense of justice and liberty, setting the scene for someone ready to take part in the American fight for freedom and showing the reasons behind his actions and how history influenced his life.