Lafayette saves the Island of Nantucket! The small Island of Nantucket relied on the whaling industry to support its economy. Unfortunately, its primary customer of the whale oil was Great Britain, so the American Revolution made sales nearly impossible, and the island was destitute. Thankfully Lafayette established favorable trade terms with France after the war to allow for the sale of Nantucket's whale oil to light the Lamps of Paris! But how do you thank a Marquis and Major General of the American Revolution? Well, with a 500 pound cheese, of course, made from 100% Nantucket cow milk donated by the islanders and then shipped to France to Lafayette his wife Adrienne! Historical fiction told by two adorable House Mice! A book for all ages.
Lafayette saves the Island of Nantucket! The small Island of Nantucket relied on the whaling industry to support its economy. Unfortunately, its primary customer of the whale oil was Great Britain, so the American Revolution made sales nearly impossible, and the island was destitute. Thankfully Lafayette established favorable trade terms with France after the war to allow for the sale of Nantucket's whale oil to light the Lamps of Paris! But how do you thank a Marquis and Major General of the American Revolution? Well, with a 500 pound cheese, of course, made from 100% Nantucket cow milk donated by the islanders and then shipped to France to Lafayette his wife Adrienne! Historical fiction told by two adorable House Mice! A book for all ages.