The Last Adieu

The Last Adieu recounts the summer of 1824, when the aging Marquis de Lafayette returned to America for the first time in forty years. Once a young general in the Revolution, he now found a vastly changed nation—twenty-four states strong, thriving yet divided, and facing new political storms.

Welcomed as the “Nation’s Guest,” Lafayette embarked on a thirteen-month tour, traveling thousands of miles to every state, greeted by parades, banquets, and crowds united in gratitude. Through his eyes—and those of ordinary Americans—the book captures the pageantry, emotion, and remarkable cast of figures from the era: elderly founding fathers, rising politicians, and reformers shaping the nation’s future.

More than a farewell, Lafayette’s journey became a national celebration, reviving the spirit of the Revolution and reminding Americans of the liberty they had fought to secure.

Details:

• Format: Hardcover 
• Genre: History / Biography / American Revolution