Lafayette in the Somewhat United States (Paperback)

from rglossne

If you think you know American history, and you'd like to know more, get acquainted with 'history adjacent' writer Sarah Vowell. I especially enjoyed this audiobook. Vowell brings along some of her famous friends to voice historical figures. I was vaguely aware that the Marquis de Lafayette was i...

from JJbooklvr

This was my first Sarah Vowell book and I don't expect it to be my last. History fans, especially of the Revolutionary War period will particularly enjoy this book. We all were taught the basics in school growing up and I have read several books on the era, but was still surprised to learn things...

from Unreachableshelf

Very good if judged by the standard of light history/nonfiction in general, but probably my least favorite of Vowell's books so far. It may have something to do with the fact that I'm more familiar with the subject than with most of her books, and therefore am less interested in what's really a b...

from spounds

I think it's fair to say that to this frustrated history major now working in corporate America, Sarah Vowell is a heroine. To be able to drive around the U.S. with your best friends and favorite family and visit historic sites, both famous and obscure is something from my dreams... ACK! Why did ...

from kaylaraeintheway

I want to start of this review by saying that pretty much the whole time I was reading this, I had the Hamilton soundtrack stuck in my head, specifically the line: "Everyone give it up for America's favorite fighting Frenchman!" Anyway... I picked up this book because I wanted to know more about ...