Reddit reviews Memoirs of General Lafayette : with an Account of His Visit to America and His Reception By the People of the United States; From His Arrival, August 15th, ... at Yorktown, October 19th, 1824.

If anyone is interested in further reading on America's favorite fighting frenchman, I recommend several readings for you:

1. Layfayette's writings when he visited the United States in 1824. Invited by James Monroe to instill the spirit of 1776, Lafayette embarked on a 24 state tour of the US. There he was greeted with near universal praise in every town he visited. Many historians agree that the first 'ticker tape' like parade happened when Lafayette was greeted by 1/3rd of New York City's population( granted this is 1824,and well before the 5 boroughs were consolidated under one city government so it was just Manhattan, but 1/3rd is still a high number regardless). One of the more touching moments on the journey is when Lafayette met up with an old friend for one last time, Thomas Jefferson. Two men whom were well into their golden years, began recalling old memories of when Jefferson was an ambassador to France, and other fond memories in private. Now for those wondering if there were any connections to Hamilton; when Layfayette arrived at New York City, the city had a bust of Hamilton and two cannons from the Battle of Yorktown on display at the New York City Hall- the end point of the parade.
   
   
2. Lafayette. This book examines his life. Raised in an aristocratic family to fighting in the French Revolution, to his brief period in exile and prison, to later on touring the United States. If you are curious about the man who could be close friends with Hamilton and Jefferson-despite them two being fierce enemies- I seriously recommend this book. Unger displays an encyclopedia worth of knowledge with easy to read prose that shouldn't intimidate anyone.
   
   
   Correction It was two pieces of a cannon from the Battle of Yorktown, not two cannons.