Library of American History: History of the United States - James William Buel, John Clark Ridpath, Marcus Joseph Wright - Google Books

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CONTENTS.

EPOCHS OF DISCOVERY, PLANTING AND

REVELATION OF A NEW WORLD-Mysteries of the Globe-

Strange theories of ancient geographers-Probable passage

from Europe to America in ancient times-Colonization of the

northeast by Norsemen-Voyages of Leif Erickson-Reckless

character of the Norse Sea-rovers-Other traditions of early

discovery-Dim conceptions of the earth's sphericity-The

theories and experiences of Sir John Mandeville-Tyranny of

church and feudalism-Civilization of the Peruvians and

Mexicans-Horrible ceremonies of the Aztecs--Whence came

the first settlers of America ?-Effects of commerce on civiliza-

tion-The quest for gold.............

THE CABOTS AND THEIR FOLLOWERS--Immediate effects of the

Columbian discovery-Discovery of North America by Cabot

-A second voyage-Discoveries of Sebastian Cabot-Land of

the midnight sun-The rights of first view-Illiberality of

Henry VII.-Da Gama discovers a sea route to India-Inter-

ference of the Pope--England's divorce from Rome-Adven-

tures of the English gold hunters-The piracies of Drake-

Fatal voyage of Sir Humphrey Gilbert-Sir Walter Raleigh

in America-Founding of the first settlement-Conflict with

the natives-Cruelty of the English-Massacre of the English

at Roanoke-Birth of the first white child-Political dissen-

sions in England-Gosnold's efforts to settle New England-

Discoveries and colonization....

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VOYAGES OF THE FRENCH AND DUTCH-The country of New

France-Discoveries of Cartier-Kidnaping the King of

Hurons-A colony of desperate criminals-Roberval's search

for a northwest passage-An asylum for persecuted Hugue-

nots-A dreadful vengeance · · First French settlement in

America-The country of Acadia-Voyages of Henry Hudson.

Adventurers who

PROGRESS OF DISCOVERY AND SETTLEMENT

accompanied Columbus-Vespucci, Pizarro and Ojeda-Ponce

de Leon in Florida-Wounded in a battle with Indians-

Cortez in Mexico-Marvelous panorama of the Mexican capi-

tal-Voyage and death of Magellan-Through the swamps of

Florida-The chivalrous expedition of De Soto.....

ENGLISH COLONIZATION-Fortunate locations of the English-

The London Company-Captain John Smith-Story of the

English Puritans-Voyage of the Mayflower-Landing of the

Pilgrim Fathers-Sorrowful famine scenes-Early settlements

in New England-Roger Williams, the liberal religionist-

His influence with the Indians-Rivalry between Protestants

and Catholics-Sir Geo. Calvert, Lord Baltimore-Settlement

of Maryland-Colonization of North Carolina-Founding of

Charleston-First settlement in New Jersey-William Penn—

Policy of the Quakers-Penn in council with the Indians-

The rapid building of Philadelphia-Savannah founded as an

asylum for the poor....

VIRGINIA-Settlement of Jamestown-The courageous and ad-

venturous character of Capt. John Smith-Introduction of

negro slavery-Importation of wives for the settlers-Revolt

against Berkeley-Outrages of a profligate monarch-Bacon's

rebellion-The first college in America..

MASSACHUSETTS

- Captain Miles Standish in New England-
Treachery of the Indians-The bigotry and intolerance of the

Puritans-Founding of a woman's republic-Setting up the

printing press-Confederacy of the colonies-Persecution of

the Quakers-The two regicides-King Philip's war-The

siege of Brookfield-The fight at Swansea Church—A memor-

able battle-Rebellion against Andros-Dreadful episodes of

the Indian wars-Destruction of Schenectady-Appalling out-

rages committed by Indians-The terrible experience of Mrs.

Dustin in captivity-How she killed ten of her captors--The

massacre at Deerfield-The Salem witchcraft delusion-War

of the Spanish succession..

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NEW NETHERLAND—The Dutch Puritans-Conflict between the

Swedes and Dutch-Invasion of New Sweden by Stuyvesant-

The Dutch conquered by the English-Tyranny of James II.-

Rebellion and piracy-Queen Anne's war-The negro riots.. 164-174

MINOR COLONIES AND THE PEQUOD WAR-Burning of an In-

dian village—The captives sold into slavery—The Bible as the

Constitution of the State-Theft of the charter-Resistance to

Governor Fletcher-Founding of Yale College-An experi-

mental theocracy in America-The parliamentary patent-

Prosperity attends the colony in Maryland-Wars between

Catholics and Protestants-Distractions and oppressions-

Civil and religious rights in the Carolinas..

EPOCH OF INDEPENDENCE.

THE OLD THIRTEEN-First attempts at colonial union-Begin-

ning of American Independence-Population of the colonial

states-Persecution of the Moravians-Society in the states-

Educational advantages-The log school-house and the screw

printing press-Means of travel and communication....

THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR-Conflicting territorial claims

-French missionaries-Explorations of La Salle-His assassi-

nation-Jealousies between France and England-The issues

of war-George Washington's mission-A remarkable journey

-The founding of Pittsburgh-Beginning of the conflict-

Washington attacks the French-An American union proposed

-Battle before Du Quesne-Death of Braddock-A bloody

defeat-Exile of the Acadians-The attack on Fort Edward

-Siege of William Henry-Capture of Louisburg—Assault on

Ticonderoga-Exploit of Major Strabo-Capture of Niagara

-Battle of Quebec-Death of Wolfe and Montcalm-Pontiac's

conspiracy-Effect of the French and Indian war.................

CAUSES OF THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE-A remarkable change

of political feeling-Arbitrary claims of Great Britain-The

foreshadowing of Rebellion-Political character of George III.

-Specific complaints against England - Taxation without

representation-Excitement produced by the Stamp Act―The

British ministry-The torch of rebellion lighted-The fiery

speech of Patrick Henry-Assembling of the first colonial

congress-Imposition of other oppressive duties-The Boston

massacre-A violent resentment of the tea tax-Suspension of

commercial intercourse with England...

FROM CONCORD TO QUEBEC-The ride of Paul Revere-First

volley of the revolution-Battle of Concord-The capture of

Ticonderoga-Battle of Bunker Hill-The fires of patriotism

blaze upon a thousand hills-Washington appointed to com-

mand the American army-Activity of the patriots-Assault

on Montreal-Wounding of Arnold...........

THE YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE-Attempt to drive Howe out of
Boston—Anniversary of the Boston massacre-Evacuation of
Boston-The conflict begins in other sections-Siege of Charles-
ton-Dawn of independence-Principles of the declaration—
Thomas Paine's patriotic services-England tries to conciliate

the Americans—Battle of Long Island—Dark prospects follow-

ing defeat-Discouragements of the American cause-Capture

of the Hessians....

PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION—Critical position of Washington

-Washington outgenerals Cornwallis-Battle of Princeton-A

series of engagements-Tryon's invasion of Connecticut-Ex-

ploit of Benedict Arnold—Sympathy of France-Secret help

of the French People-The Marquis of Lafayette-The capture

of General Prescott-Battle of Bennington-A remarkable

stratagem-Defeat and capture of Burgoyne-The captive is

hospitably entertained—Battle of the Brandywine-The fight

for Germantown-Attack on Chew's house-Sufferings at

Valley Forge-Franklin negotiates an alliance with France--

In hot pursuit of the British-Battle of Monmouth-Outrages

of guerillas and Indians—Heroic acts of the Bradys-The

valorous deeds of the Wetzel brothers-Some marvelous ad-

ventures-Reverses to the American cause-Battle at Brier

Creek-Unsuccessful attack on Savannah-Heroism of Paul

Jones-Naval battle between the Serapis and Bon Homme

AMERICA WINS THE BATTLE-The siege of Charleston-Depre-

dations of Tarleton-Bravery of Francis Marion-Death of

Baron de Kalb-Battle of King's Mountain-The treason of

Arnold-Capture and execution of André-Execution of mu-

tineers Career of Arnold as a British officer-A girl attempts

to kill him-Battle of Cowpens-Defeat of Guilford Courthouse

-Battle of Eutaw Springs-The intrepidity of Wayne-Cam-

paign against Cornwallis-Siege of Yorktown-Surrender of

Cornwallis-Demonstrations of joy-England acknowledges

American independence-Evacuation of New York-Conclud-

ing scenes of the war-Washington's farewell-His address

before Congress.....

THE CONFEDERATION-Powers of Congress-Trials that con-

fronted the new government-The war debt-Territory of the

great west-Adoption of the dollar and its decimal....

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