Oct 20, 2015 riding shotgun with lafayette, vowell swerves from the highminded debates of independence hall to the frozen wasteland of valley forge, from bloody battlefields to the palace of versailles, bumping into john adams, thomas jefferson, lord cornwallis, benjamin franklin, marie antoinette and various kings, quakers and redcoats along the way. Within the first two pages of sarah vowells lafayette in the somewhat united states, the celebrated history geek warns us her book is no chestthumping tour through the american war of. Sarah vowells books always, to their great benefit, have heavy doses of sarah vowell, a talented and opinionated writer in love with americas weird, messy backstory. Sarah vowell is a contributing opinion writer for the new york times. Well read interview with sarah vowell, lafayette in the. Somewhat united brings lafayette down from his pedestal. If youre a longtime fan of sarah vowell, its hard not to get annoyed when people say things like, oh i just love her audio books.
Sarah vowell discussed her new book, lafayette in the somewhat united states. Sarah vowell wrote a book about lafayette because americans. New york times bestselling author sarah vowell will discuss her book, lafayette in the somewhat united states, 7 p. Sarah vowell, new york times bestselling author of lafayette in the somewhat united states will speak with tara anderson about her book and lafayette, followed by an 1825style grand dinner on friday, september 21, 2018. Sarah vowell, queen of the literary hipster nerds, explains. Author sarah vowell has a unique way of explaining early american history. Apr 18, 2006 sarah vowell discussed her new book, lafayette in the somewhat united states. Sarah jane vowell is an american author, journalist, essayist, social commentator and actress. A reception and book signing will follow in the clay ketcham room, marquis hall. Lafayette in the somewhat united states sarah vowell. Lafayette in the somewhat united states is more than a nonfiction book. Theres a part of me that maybe wanted to beef that up a little more just to make it a little more cost effective, she said.
Upon the death of an uncle, the 12yearold lafayette inherited a. Sarah vowell, bestselling author and social observer, 2015. The author of lafayette in the somewhat united states will appear at 8 p. Upcoming sarah vowell events in my area today, near my city tonight, this weekend, this summer. Lafayette in the somewhat united states book by sarah vowell. She is the author of seven nonfiction books, including lafayette in the somewhat united states about the francoamerican. An evening with sarah vowell, american historian events.
Oct 06, 2009 buy the wordy shipmates by vowell, sarah isbn. Lafayette in the somewhat united states by sarah vowell book 15 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in english and held by 1,871 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Sep 24, 2016 from the 16th annual national book festival in washington, d. Interview with sarah vowell, lafayette in the somewhat. Sarah vowell is currently considered a single author. Vowells work, a book on a topic i was interested in seemed like a good place to start.
Sarah vowell is an author with seven videos in the cspan video library. Jun 08, 2017 lafayette s mother and greatgrandfather died, on 3 and 24 april 1770 respectively, leaving lafayette an income of 25,000 livres. Writer sarah vowell chronicles the life and times of this foreignborn patriot and largerthanlife personality in her new book, lafayette in the somewhat united states. Lafayette in the somewhat united states by sarah vowell january 10, 2018 january 10, 2018 by thesnarkyhistorian if you are new to the nonfiction historical genre or just find lengthy biographies daunting, sarah vowells lafayette in the somewhat united states is the perfect starter book for you. As someone who makes a living writing books, my favorite thing to talk about is other peoples books. Nov 22, 2015 in her latest, lafayette in the somewhat united states, vowell wanders through the history of the american revolution and its immediate aftermath, using lafayettes involvement in the war.
Another vowell ian romp through history, politics, and pop culture, this time revisiting the story of lafayette, the french contributions to victory in the american revolution, and his farewell tour through the united states in 1824. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Sarah vowells lafayette in the somewhat united states. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Sarah vowell is the new york times bestselling author of six nonfiction books on american history and culture. Often referred to as a social observer, this quote needs a citation vowell has written seven nonfiction books on american history and culture. Lafayette in the somewhat united states quotes by sarah vowell. Amid the hysteria over freedom fries after france refused to back a u. Lafayette is obscure because we dont remember anything. Sarah vowell born december 27, 1969 not verified in body is an american historian, author, journalist, essayist, social commentator and actress. Sarah vowell does not curate or directly contribute to this page. A french teenager helps americans with their revolution in. Riding shotgun with lafayette, vowell swerves from the highminded debates of independence hall to the frozen wasteland of valley forge, from bloody battlefields to the palace of versailles, bumping into john adams, thomas jefferson, lord cornwallis, benjamin franklin, marie antoinette and various kings, quakers and redcoats along the way. Oct 22, 2015 writer sarah vowell chronicles the life and times of this foreignborn patriot and largerthanlife personality in her new book, lafayette in the somewhat united states. Assassination vacation by sarah vowell, paperback barnes. Bestselling author of assassination vacation and the partly cloudy patriot and frequent guest on the daily show, comes to well read with an insightful and unconventional account of george washingtons trusted officer and friend, that swashbuckling teenage french.
Sarah vowell events near me tonight, today, this weekend 2020. But, mainly it was for the enlightenment ideas that were. While lafayette is an interesting character, when she mentioned lincoln and garfield in assassination vacation, my fascination peaked. So, why would a young french aristocrat venture to our shores to join washingtons army and fight in the revolutionary war. Lafayette in the somewhat united states by sarah vowell. Buy a cheap copy of lafayette in the somewhat united states book by sarah vowell. I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook i highly recommend it as it comes with an allstar cast nick offerman as george washington as well as being read by. Click to read more about lafayette in the somewhat united states by sarah vowell. Why would a young french aristocrat venture to our shores to join washingtons army and fight in the revolutionary war. In her latest, lafayette in the somewhat united states, vowell wanders through the history of the american revolution and its immediate aftermath, using lafayettes involvement in. Book your sarah vowell vip meet and greet tickets, or sarah vowell ticket packages 2020, find sarah vowell tour dates and schedule 2020. Vowell will appear as an auditorium speaker at 1 p. Vowells presentation will be an interview format with humorist, cartoonist, and artisanal pencil sharpener, david rees.
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