Includes bibliographical references (pages [192]-196) and index.
Contents
Introduction : an essential friend to America -- An ancient family of warriors -- Ardor for the cause -- Bleeding in the cause -- A trustworthy friend -- Cannon fire was exchanged all day -- An uncommon maturity of judgment -- A decisive moment -- Great want of money, baggage, and clothing -- Yorktown : the fifth act -- America, sure of her independence -- The most dangerous man of them all -- Poor Lafayette -- Companions of misfortune -- The prime mover.