"Few stories in American history are more intriguing, or touching,
than that of the bond that developed between General Washington and
the Marquis d'Lafayette. With verve and charm, David Clary shows
how the childless Washington, who felt betrayed by many of the men
who surrounded him, and Lafayette, who never knew his father and
lusted for glory and the chance to help the American cause, drew
close in a loving and trusting relationship. With his engaging
style, Clary succeeds in bringing to life Lafayette and Washington,
and also in acquainting readers with America's great and, at times
seemingly forlorn, struggle for independence."
--John Ferling, author of "A Leap in the Dark: The Struggle to
Create the American Republic"
"As Clary shows from the extensive correspondence that Washington
and Lafayette conducted, their relationship deepened into an
unabashedly paternal-filial one.... Portraying youth learning from
experience, Clary's history will deservedly tap the readership of
the War of Independence." "--Booklist"
"A beautifully crafted, insightful study of the deeply intertwined
lives of Washington and Lafayette, two key figures in the
transforming age of revolution." --Susan Dunn, author of "Sister
Revolutions: French Lightning, American Light"
"A finely researched work on the sometimes awkward, often
endearing, and ultimately historic relation between two great
leaders." --James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of
"Roosevelt: Soldier of Freedom," and "George Washington
"
"David Clary's Adopted Son is a fascinating account of the
relationship between Washington who lacked a son and young
Lafayette, who lacked a father. It was a warm, affectionate
connection that was greatly satisfying to both men, one that
significantly strengthened France's commitment to America during
our War of Independence. This fine study deserves a wide
readership." --Don Higginbotham
"A riveting history of a tumultuous time in America and France...I
loved this book."--Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, author of
"American Heroines: The Spirited Women Who Shaped Our Country
"
"This is a remarkable book about two of the most remarkable men of
the revolutionary era--indeed, of "any "era. At long last we have
the full story of how the Father of Our Country and his French
adopted son, ' the Marquis de Lafayette, joined hands across the
Atlantic and on the battlefield, and together launched a new nation
and a new age of democracy around the world."--Arthur Herman,
author of "How the Scots Invented the Modern World"
"Personal friends and political allies, George Washington and the
Marquis de Lafayette had one of the most important friendships of
the 18th century. In this enjoyable study, Clary.... [has] woven
together grand military history with an intimate portrait of deep
affection."--"Publishers Weekly
"
" Few stories in American history are more intriguing, or touching,
than that of the bond that developed between General Washington and
the Marquis d' Lafayette. With verve and charm, David Clary shows
how the childless Washington, who felt betrayed by many of the men
who surrounded him, and Lafayette, who never knew his father and
lusted for glory and the chance to help the American cause, drew
close in a loving and trusting relationship. With his engaging
style, Clary succeeds in bringing to life Lafayette and Washington,
and also in acquainting readers with America's great and, at times
seemingly forlorn, struggle for independence."
-- John Ferling, author of "A Leap in the Dark: The Struggle to
Create the American Republic"
" As Clary shows from the extensive correspondence that Washington
and Lafayette conducted, their relationship deepened into an
unabashedly paternal-filial one.... Portraying youth learning from
experience, Clary's history will deservedly tap the readership of
the War of Independence." "- - Booklist"
" A beautifully crafted, insightful study of the deeply intertwined
lives of Washington and Lafayette, two key figures in the
transforming age of revolution." -- Susan Dunn, author of "Sister
Revolutions: French Lightning, American Light"
" A finely researched work on the sometimes awkward, often
endearing, and ultimately historic relation between two great
leaders." -- James MacGregor Burns, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
of "Roosevelt: Soldier of Freedom," and "George Washington
"
" David Clary's Adopted Son is a fascinating account of
therelationship between Washington who lacked a son and young
Lafayette, who lacked a father. It was a warm, affectionate
connection that was greatly satisfying to both men, one that
significantly strengthened France's commitment to America during
our War of Independence. This fine study deserves a wide
readership." -- Don Higginbotham
" A riveting history of a tumultuous time in America and France...I
loved this book." -- Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, author of
"American Heroines: The Spirited Women Who Shaped Our Country
"
" This is a remarkable book about two of the most remarkable men of
the revolutionary era-- indeed, of "any "era. At long last we have
the full story of how the Father of Our Country and his French
adopted son, ' the Marquis de Lafayette, joined hands across the
Atlantic and on the battlefield, and together launched a new nation
and a new age of democracy around the world." -- Arthur Herman,
author of "How the Scots Invented the Modern World"
" Personal friends and political allies, George Washington and the
Marquis de Lafayette had one of the most important friendships of
the 18th century. In this enjoyable study, Clary.... [has] woven
together grand military history with an intimate portrait of deep
affection." -- "Publishers Weekly
"
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