"Memoirs of General Lafayette. Account of his visit to America and his reception by the people of the United States; from his arrival on the 15th of August to the celebrations at Yorktown on the 19th of October, 1824" by Samuel Lorenzo Knapp. This book describes the events that took place during the visit of the famous French general Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1824. The author describes in detail the reception that Lafayette received from the American people, which aroused great interest both among local residents and political leaders. The book explores the significance and impact of this historic visit on the relationship between France and the United States, as well as Lafayette's contribution to supporting the American Revolution. It is a fascinating narrative that adds to our historical awareness of the events of the time."