He only meant to stay for four months. It was a fast and furious four months, filled with famous faces, fabulous feasts, and felicitous festivities. But that wasn’t what lured Lafayette to extend his stay. What was it? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: Overview Of His 1824-1825 American Visit (Part I)” and see how the simplest of actions can sometimes produce the biggest yields.
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