Description
This book is about the life of Marquis de Lafayette, a French nobleman who fought in the American Revolution alongside George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Nathan Hale tells the story from Lafayette's point of view, with illustrations that make the story both gruesome and hilarious.
Nathan Hale brings readers back to the world of the American Revolution for the first time since
One Dead Spybut this time, hes following the Marquis de Lafayette into battle. An orphan who became a French nobleman, Lafayette was a major figure in the American Revolution who fought alongside iconic figures like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Fans of the musical
Hamilton will instantly recognize Lafayettes name, but theres so much more to his story. With Nathan Hales trademark graphic illustrations,
Lafayette! shares what happened before and during the war, including all the wild escapades the Frenchman embarked on across France and the colonies. Both gruesome and hilarious,
Lafayette! takes you on a roaring journey and will have even the most reluctant reader excited about the American history.