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Title: Index for the Project Gutenberg Series "American Pioneers and Patriots"

Author: John S. C. Abbott

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CONTENTS

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table of contents for each of the twelve volumes.

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##  I.
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

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II.
FERDINAND DE SOTO

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III.
CHEVALIER DE LA SALLE

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IV.
MILES STANDISH

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V.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM KIDD

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VI.
PETER STUYVESANT

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VII.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

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VIII.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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IX.
DANIEL BOONE

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X.
CHRISTOPHER CARSON

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XI.
ADMIRAL JOHN PAUL JONES

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XII.
DAVID CROCKETT

TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES

I. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

This first volume of the John S. C. Abbott "Pioneers of America" series on
Columbus was not availble in the English language, so a different Project
Gutenberg ebook on the life of Christopher Columbus by Filson Young was substituted here to complete the 12 volume set.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

AND THE NEW WORLD OF HIS DISCOVERY

A NARRATIVE BY FILSON YOUNG

ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS

"LES
CONQUERANTS" Frontpiece By NORMAN WILKINSON

SAINT
ANDREW’S GATE

STREET
IN GENOA

LA
RABIDA

PALOS
HARBOUR

THE
SEA ASTROLABE

PORTUGUESE
MAPPEMONDE

BEHAIM’S
GLOBE

WATLING’S
ISLAND

CARAVEL.
(FIFTEENTH CENTURY MAP
OF ESPANOLA

THE
FOUR VOYAGES OF COLUMBUS

CHRISTOPHER
COLUMBUS—Frontispiece Volume II.

MAP
OF THE NORTHERN COAST OF ESPANOLA—Drawn by COLUMBUS

VERAGUA

FACSIMILE
LETTER OF COLUMBUS

THE
WEST INDIES

ISABELLA
OF CASTILE

FERDINAND
OF ARRAGON

HOUSE
AT VALLADOLID WHERE COLUMBUS DIED

CONTENTS

BOOK
I.

THE INNER LIGHT

I   THE
STREAM OF THE WORLD

II   THE HOME
IN GENOA

III   YOUNG
CHRISTOPHER

IV   DOMENICO

V   SEA
THOUGHTS

VI   IN
PORTUGAL

VII   ADVENTURES
BODILY AND SPIRITUAL

VIII   THE FIRE
KINDLES

IX   WANDERINGS
WITH AN IDEA

X   OUR LADY
OF LA RABIDA

XI   THE
CONSENT OF SPAIN

XII   THE
PREPARATIONS AT PALOS

XIII   EVENTS
OF THE FIRST VOYAGE

XIV   LANDFALL

BOOK
II.

THE NEW WORLD

I   THE
ENCHANTED ISLANDS

II   THE
EARTHLY PARADISE

III   THE
VOYAGE HOME

IV   THE HOUR
OF TRIUMPH

V   GREAT
EXPECTATIONS

VI   THE
SECOND VOYAGE

VII   THE
EARTHLY PARADISE REVISITED

BOOK
III.

DESPERATE REMEDIES

I   THE
VOYAGE TO CUBA

II   THE
CONQUEST OF ESPANOLA

III   UPS AND
DOWNS

IV   IN SPAIN
AGAIN

V   THE
THIRD VOYAGE

VI   AN
INTERLUDE

VII   THE
THIRD VOYAGE (continued)

BOOK
IV.

TOWARDS THE SUNSET

I   DEGRADATION

II   CRISIS
IN THE ADMIRAL’S LIFE

III   THE LAST
VOYAGE

IV   HEROIC
ADVENTURES BY LAND AND SEA

V   THE
ECLIPSE OF THE MOON

VI   RELIEF
OF THE ADMIRAL

VII   THE
HERITAGE OF HATRED

VIII   THE
ADMIRAL COMES HOME

IX   THE LAST
DAYS

X   THE MAN
COLUMBUS

II. FERDINAND DE SOTO

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

FERDINAND DE SOTO.

THE

DISCOVERER OF THE MISSISSIPPI.

By JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

CONTENTS.

————◆————

CHAPTER I.
Childhood and Youth.
| PAGE

Birthplace of Ferdinand De Soto.—Spanish Colony at Darien.—Don
Pedro de Avila, Governor of Darien.—Vasco Nuñez.—Famine.—Love in the Spanish Castle.—Character of Isabella.—Embarrassment of De Soto.—Isabella's Parting Counsel.

9

CHAPTER II.
The Spanish Colony.

Character of De Soto.—Cruel Command of Don Pedro.—Incident.—The
Duel.—Uracca.—Consternation at Darien.—Expedition
Organized.—Uracca's Reception of Espinosa and his Troops.—The
Spaniards Retreat.—De Soto Indignant.—Espinosa's
Cruelty, and Deposition from Command.

21

CHAPTER III.
Life at Darien.

Reinforcements from Spain.—Aid sent to Borrica.—Line of
Defense Chosen by the Natives.—Religion of the Buccaneers.—The
Battle and the Rout.—Strategy of Uracca.—Cruelty of Don
Pedro.—The Retreat.—Character of Uracca.—Embarrassment of Don Pedro.—Warning of M. Codro.—Expedition of
Pizarro.—Mission of M. Codro.—Letter of De Soto to
Isabella.

37

CHAPTER IV.
Demoniac Reign.

Giles Gonzales.—Unsuccessful Contest of De Soto with Gonzales.—Bold
Reply of De Soto to the Governor.—Cruelty of Don Pedro to M.
Codro.—Assassination of Cordova.—New Expedition of
Discovery.—Revenge upon Valenzuela.—Reign of Don Pedro at Nicaragua.—Unwise Decision of De Soto.

55

CHAPTER V.
The Invasion of Peru.

The Kingdom of Peru.—Its Metropolis.—The Desperate
Condition of Pizarro.—Arrival of De Soto.—Character of the Spaniards.—Exploring Tour of De Soto.—The Colony at
San Miguel.—The General Advance.—Second Exploration of
De Soto.—Infamous Conduct of the Pizarros.

72

CHAPTER VI.
The Atrocities of Pizarro.

Fears of Pizarro.—Honorable Conduct of the Inca.—The
March to Caxamarca.—Hospitable Reception.—Perfidious
Attack upon the Inca.—His Capture and Imprisonment.—The
Honor of De Soto.—The Offered Ransom.—Treachery and
Extortion of Pizarro.

90

CHAPTER VII.

The Execution of the Inca, and Embarrassments of
De Soto.

Pledges of Pizarro.—His Perfidy.—False Mission of De
Soto.—Execution of the Inca.—His Fortitude.—Indignation of De Soto.—Great Embarrassments.—Extenuating
Considerations.—Arrival of Almagro.—March Towards the
Capital.

107

CHAPTER VIII.
De Soto Returns to Spain.

Dreadful Fate of Chalcukima.—His Fortitude.—Ignominy of
Pizarro.—De Soto's Advance upon Cuzco.—The Peruvian
Highway.—Battle in the Defile.—De Soto takes the
Responsibility.—Capture of the Capital and its Conflagration.—De
Soto's Return to Spain.—His Reception there.—Preparations for the Conquest of Florida.

126

CHAPTER IX.
The Landing in Florida.

The Departure from Spain.—Arrival in Cuba.—Leonora and
Tobar.—Isabella Invested with the Regency.—Sad Life of
Isabella.—Sailing of the Expedition.—The Landing at
Tampa Bay.—Outrages of Narvaez.—Noble Spirit of Ucita.—Unsuccessful
Enterprises.—Disgrace and Return of Porcallo.

144

CHAPTER X.
The March to Ochile.

The March Commenced.—The Swamps of Florida.—Passage of the Morass.—Heroism of Sylvestre.—Message to Acuera.—His
Heroic Reply.—Fierce Hostility of the Indians.—Enter the
Town of Ocali.—Strange Incident.—Death of the
Bloodhound.—Historical Discrepancies.—Romantic Entrance to Ochile.

163

CHAPTER XI.
The Conspiracy and its Consequences.

The Three Brother Chieftains.—Reply of Vitachuco to his
Brothers.—Feigned Friendship for the Spaniards.—The
Conspiracy.—Its Consummation and Results.—Clemency of De
Soto.—The Second Conspiracy.—Slaughter of the Indians.—March of the Spaniards for Osachile.—Battle in the Morass.

180

CHAPTER XII.
Winter Quarters.

Incidents of the March.—Passage of the River.—Entering
Anhayea.—Exploring Expeditions.—De Soto's desire for
Peace.—Capture of Capafi.—His Escape.—Embarrassments of De Soto.—Letter of Isabella.—Exploration of the
Coast.—Discovery of the Bay of Pensacola.—Testimony
Respecting Cofachiqui.—The March Resumed.

199

CHAPTER XIII.
Lost in the Wilderness.

Incidents at Achise.—Arrival at Cofa.—Friendly Reception by Cofaqui.—The Armed Retinue.—Commission of Patofa.—Splendors of the March.—Lost in the Wilderness.—Peril of the Army.—Friendly
Relations.—The Escape from the Wilderness.—They Reach the Frontiers of Cofachiqui.—Dismissal of Patofa.—Wonderful
Reception by the Princess of Cofachiqui.

220

CHAPTER XIV.
The Indian Princess.

Crossing the River.—Hospitable Reception.—Attempts to visit the Queen Mother.—Suicide of the Prince.—Futile search for Gold.—The Discovery of Pearls.—The Pearl
Fishery.—The Princess a Captive.—Held in Silken Chains.—Her
Escape.—Location of Cutifachiqui.—The March Resumed.

240

CHAPTER XV.
The Dreadful Battle of Mobila.

The Army in Alabama.—Barbaric Pageant.—The Chief of
Tuscaloosa.—Native Dignity.—Suspected Treachery of the
Chief.—Mobila, its Location and Importance.—Cunning of the Chief.—The Spaniards Attacked.—Incidents of the
Battle.—Disastrous Results.

259

CHAPTER XVI.
Days of Darkness.

The Melancholy Encampment.—The Fleet at Pensacola.—Singular
Resolve of De Soto.—Hostility of the Natives.—Beautiful
Scenery.—Winter Quarters on the Yazoo.—Feigned
Friendship of the Cacique.—Trickery of Juan Ortiz.—The
Terrible Battle of Chickasaw.—Dreadful Loss of the Spaniards.

276

CHAPTER XVII.
The Discovery of the Mississippi.

The Fortress of Hostile Indians.—Its Capture.—The
Disastrous Conflict.—The Advance of the Army.—Discovery of the Mississippi River.—Preparations for Crossing.—Extraordinary
Pageants.—Unjustifiable Attack.—The passage of the
River.—Friendly Reception by Casquin.—Extraordinary
Religious Festival.

296

CHAPTER XVIII.
Vagrant Wanderings.

Trickery of Casquin.—The March to Capaha.—The Battle and its Results.—Friendly Relations with Capaha.—The Return
Journey.—The March Southward.—Salt Springs.—The
Savages of Tula.—Their Ferocity.—Anecdote.—Despondency of De Soto.

315

CHAPTER XIX.
Death of De Soto.

Ascent of the Mississippi.—Revenge of Guachoya.—Sickness of De Soto.—Affecting Leave-taking.—His Death and
Burial.—The March for Mexico.—Return to the Mississippi.—Descent of the River.—Dispersion of the Expedition.—Death of
Isabella.

334

III. CHEVALIER DE LA SALLE

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

THE ADVENTURES

OF THE

Chevalier De La Salle

AND HIS COMPANIONS,

IN THEIR EXPLORATIONS OF THE
PRAIRIES, FORESTS, LAKES, AND RIVERS,
OF THE NEW WORLD,
AND THEIR INTERVIEWS WITH THE SAVAGE TRIBES,
TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

By

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I. |
The Enterprise of James Marquette. |
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The Discovery of America. Explorations of the French in Canada.
Ancestry of James Marquette. His noble Character. Mission to Canada.
Adventures with the Indians. Wild Character of the Region and the
Tribes. Voyage to Lake Superior with the Nez-Percés. Mission at
Green Bay. Search for the Mississippi. The Outfit. The Voyage through
Green Bay. Fox River and the Illinois. Enters the Mississippi. Scenes
Sublime and Beautiful. Adventures in an Indian Village.

15

CHAPTER II. |
The First Exploration of the Mississippi River. |

River Scenery. The Missouri. Its Distant Banks. The Mosquito Pest.
Meeting the Indians. Influence of the Calumet. The Arkansas River. A
Friendly Greeting. Scenes in the Village. Civilization of the Southern
Tribes. Domestic Habits. Fear of the Spaniards. The Return Voyage.

41

CHAPTER III. |
Marquette's Last Voyage, and Death. |

The Departure from Green Bay. Navigating the Lake in a Canoe. Storms of rain and snow. Night Encampments. Ascending the Chicago River. A
Winter with the Savages. Journey to the Kankakee. The Great Council on the Prairie. Interesting Incidents. The Escort of Savages. The Death
Scene. Sublime Funeral Solemnities.

61

CHAPTER IV. |
Life upon the St. Lawrence and the Lakes Two Hundred Years Ago. |

Birth of La Salle. His Parentage and Education. Emigrates to America.
Enterprising Spirit. Grandeur of his Conceptions. Visits the Court of
France. Preparations for an Exploring Voyage. Adventures of the River and Lake. Awful Scene of Indian Torture. Traffic with the Indians. The
Ship-yard at Lake Erie.

81

CHAPTER V. |
The Voyage Along the Lakes. |

The Embarcation. Equipment of the Griffin. Voyage through the Lakes and Straits. The Storm. Superstition of the Voyagers. Arrival at
Mackinac. Scenery there. Friendship of the Indians. Sail on Lakes
Huron and Michigan. Arrival at Green Bay. The well-freighted Griffin sent back.

104

CHAPTER VI. |
The Expedition of Father Hennepin. |

Seeking a Northwest Passage. The Voyage Commenced. The Alarm.
Delightful Scenery. The Indian Village. Entrance to the Mississippi.
Appearance of the Country. The Midnight Storm. Silence and Solitude. A
Fleet of Canoes. Captured by the Savages. Merciful Captivity. Alarming
Debate. Condition of the Captives.

128

CHAPTER VII. |
Life with the Savages. |

Ascending the River with the Savages. Religious Worship. Abundance of
Game. Hardihood of the Savages. The War-Whoop. Savage Revelry. The
Falls of St. Anthony. Wild Country Beyond. Sufferings of the Captives.
Capricious Treatment. Triumphal Entrance. The Adoption. Habits of the
Savages.

145

CHAPTER VIII. |
Escape from the Savages. |

Preaching to the Indians. Studying the Language. The Council. Speech of Ou-si-cou-dè. The Baptism. The Night Encampment. Picturesque
Scene. Excursion on the St. Francis. Wonderful River Voyage. Incidents by the Way. Characteristics of the Indians. Great Peril. Strange
Encounter with the Indian Chief. Hardships of the Voyage. Vicissitudes of the Hunter's Life. Anecdote. The Return Voyage.

163

CHAPTER IX. |
The Abandonment of Fort Crèvecœur. |

Departure of La Salle. Fathers Membré and Gabriel. Their
Missionary Labors. Character of the Savages. The Iroquois on the War
Path. Peril of the Garrison. Heroism of Tonti and Membré.
Infamous Conduct of the Young Savages. Flight of the Illinois. Fort
Abandoned. Death of Father Gabriel. Sufferings of the Journey to
Mackinac.

188

CHAPTER X. |
La Salle's Second Exploring Tour. |

Disasters. Energy of La Salle. The Embarcation. Navigating the Lakes.
Sunshine and Storm, Beauty and Desolation. Ruins at Crèvecœur.
Steps Retraced. Christian Character of La Salle. Arrival at Mackinac.
The Enterprise Renewed. Travelling on the Ice. Descent of the Illinois
River. Entering the Mississippi. Voyage of the Canoes. Adventures with the Indians.

210

CHAPTER XI. |
The Great Enterprise Accomplished. |

Scenes in the Arkansas Villages. Indian Hospitality. Barbarian
Splendor. Attractive Scenery. The Alarm. Its Joyful Issue. Genial
Character of La Salle. Erecting the Cross. Pleasant Visit to the
Koroas. The Two Channels. Perilous Attack. Humanity of La Salle. The
Sea Reached. Ceremonies of Annexation.

232

CHAPTER XII. |
The Return Voyage. |

The Numerous Alligators. Destitution of Provisions. Encountering
Hostile Indians. A Naval Battle. Visit to the Village. Treachery of the Savages. The Attack. Humane Conduct of La Salle. Visit to the
Friendly Taensas. Severe Sickness of La Salle. His Long Detention at
Prudhomme. The Sick Man's Camp. Lieutenant Tonti sent Forward.
Recovery of La Salle. His Arrival at Fort Miami.

249

CHAPTER XIII. |
Sea Voyage to the Gulf of Mexico. |

La Salle returns to Quebec. Sails for France. Assailed by Calumny. The
Naval Expedition. Its Object. Its Equipment. Disagreement between La
Salle and Beaujeu. The Voyage to the West Indies. Adventures in the
Caribbean Sea. They Enter the Gulf. Storms and Calms. The Voyagers
Lost.

268

CHAPTER XIV. |
Lost in the Wilderness. |

Treachery of Beaujeu. Accumulating Troubles. Anxieties of La Salle.
March on the Land. The Encampment. Wreck of the Aimable. Misadventure with the Indians. Commencement of Hostilities. Desertion of Beaujeu with the Joli. The Encampment. The Indians Solicit Friendship. The
Cruel Repulse. Sickness and Sorrow. Exploring Expeditions. The
Mississippi sought for in vain.

290

CHAPTER XV. |
A Trip toward Mexico. |

Arrangements for the Journey. The Departure. Indians on Horseback.
Scenes of Enchantment. Attractive Character of La Salle. Visit to the
Kironas. The Bite of the Snake. Adventures Wild and Perilous.
Hardihood of the Indian Hunter. The Long Sickness. A Man Devoured by a
Crocodile. The Return.

311

CHAPTER XVI. |
The Last Days of La Salle. |

Plan for the New Journey. Magnitude of the Enterprise. Affecting
Leave-taking. The Journey Commenced. Adventures by the Way. Friendly
Character of the Indians. Vast Realms of Fertility and Beauty. The
Joys and the Sorrows of such a Pilgrimage. The Assassination of La
Salle and of three of his Companions.

326

CHAPTER XVII. |
The Penalty of Crime. |

Nature's Storms. The Gloom of the Soul. Approach to the Cenis Village.
Cordial Welcome. Barbaric Ceremonials. Social Habits of the Indians.
Meeting with the French Deserters. Traffic with the Indians. Quarrel between Hiens and Duhaut. The Assassins Assassinated. Departure of the
War Party. Fiend-like Triumph. The March Resumed.

316

CHAPTER XVIII. |
The Close of the Drama. |

Ludicrous Scene. Death of M. Marle. Sympathy of the Savages. Barbaric
Ceremonies. The Mississippi Reached. Joyful Interview. Ascending the
River. Incidents by the Way. The Beautiful Illinois. Weary Detention.
The Voyage to Mackinac. Thence to Quebec. Departure for France. Fate of the Colony.

366

IV. MILES STANDISH

MILES STANDISH

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
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Elizabeth's Act of Uniformity.-Oppressive Enactments.-King James and his Measures.-Persecution of the Non-Conformists.-Plans for
Emigration.-The Unavailing Attempt.-The Disaster near Hull.-Cruel
Treatment of the Captives.-The Exiles at Amsterdam.-Removal to
Leyden.-Decision to Emigrate to America.-The reasons.-Elder Brewster
Selected as Pastor.-The Departure from Leyden.-Scene at Delft
Haven.-The Embarkation.

9

CHAPTER II.

The Departure from Southampton.-Hindrances.-Delay at Dartmouth and
Plymouth.-Abandonment of the Speedwell.-Sketch of Miles
Standish.-Death at Sea.-Perils and Threatened Mutiny.-Narrow Escape of
John Howland.-Arrival at Cape Cod.-Testimony of Governor Bradford.-The
Civil Contract.-John Carver Chosen Governor.-The First Exploring
Tour.-The Sabbath.

30

CHAPTER III.

Repairing the Shallop.-The Second Exploring Tour.-Interesting
Discoveries.-Return to the Ship.-A Week of Labor.-The Third Exploring
Tour.-More Corn Found.-Perplexity of the Pilgrims.-The Fourth
Expedition.-The First Encounter.-Heroism of the Pilgrims.-Night of
Tempest and Peril.-A Lee Shore Found.-Sabbath on the Island.

44

CHAPTER IV.

The Voyage Resumed.-Enter an Unknown Harbor.-Aspect of the
Land.-Choose it for their Settlement.-The Mayflower Enters the
Harbor.-Sabbath on Shipboard.-Exploring the Region.-The Storm and
Exposure.-The Landing.-View from the Hill.-Arduous Labors.-The
Alarm.-Arrangement of the Village.-The Evident Hostility of the
Indians.-Gloomy Prospects.-Expedition of Captain Standish.-Billington
Sea.-Lost in the Woods.-Adventures of the Lost men.-The Alarm of Fire.

71

CHAPTER V.

Days of Sunshine and Storm.-Ravages of Pestilence.-A Raging Storm.-New
Alarm of Fire.-Twelve Indians Seen.-Two Indians Appear on the
Hill.-Great Alarm in the Settlement.-Measures of Defense.-More Sunny
Days.-Humanity and Self-Denial of Miles Standish and Others.-Conduct of the Ship's Crew.-Excursion to Billington Sea.-The Visit of
Samoset.-Treachery of Captain Hunt.-The Shipwrecked Frenchmen.-The
Plague.-The Wampanoags.-More Indian Visitors.-Bad Conduct of the
Billingtons.

92

CHAPTER VI.

Two Savages on the Hill.-The Return of Samoset with Squantum.-The
Story of Squantum.-The Visit of Massasoit and His Warriors.-Etiquette of the Barbarian and Pilgrim Courts.-The Treaty.-Return of the
Mayflower to England.-A View of Plymouth.-Brighter Days.-Visit of
Messrs. Winslow and Hopkins to the Seat of Massasoit.-Incidents of the
Journey.

117

CHAPTER VII.

The Lost Boy.-The Expedition to Nauset.-Interesting Adventures.-The
Mother of the Kidnapped Indians.-Tyanough.-Payment for the
Corn.-Aspinet, the Chief.-The Boy Recovered.-Alarming Intelligence.-Hostility of
Corbitant.-The Friendship of Hobbomak.-Heroic Achievement of Miles
Standish.-The Midnight Attack.-Picturesque Spectacle.-Results of the
Adventure.-Visit to Massachusetts.-The Squaw Sachem.-An Indian
Fort.-Charming Country.-Glowing Reports.

145

CHAPTER VIII.

Arrival of the Fortune.-Object of the Pilgrims in their
Emigration.-Character of the New-Comers.-Mr. Winslow's Letter.-The
First Thanksgiving.-Advice to Emigrants.-Christmas Anecdote.-Alarming
Rumor.-The Narragansets.-Curious Declaration of War.-The
Defiance.-Fortifying the Village.-The Meeting in Council and the
Result.-The Alarm.-The Shallop Recalled.

164

CHAPTER IX.

The Double-Dealing of Squantum.-False Alarm.-Voyage to
Massachusetts.-Massasoit Demands Squantum.-The Arrival of the
Boat.-The Virginia Massacre.-Preparations for Defense.-Arrival of the
Charity and the Swan.-Vile Character of the Weymouth
Colonists.-Arrival of the Discovery.-Starvation at Weymouth.-Danger of the Plymouth Colony.-Expeditions for Food.-Death of Squantum.-Voyage to Massachusetts and the Cape.

187

CHAPTER X.

Search for Corn.-Trip to Buzzard's Bay.-Interesting Incident.-Energy and Sagacity of Captain Standish.-Hostile Indications.-Insolence of
Witeewamat.-The Plot Defeated.-Sickness of Massasoit.-The
Visit.-Gratitude of the Chief.-Visit to Corbitant.-Condition of the
Weymouth Colony.-The Widespread Coalition.-Military Expedition of
Captain Standish.-His Heroic Adventures.-End of the Weymouth Colony.

209

CHAPTER XI.

Letter from Rev. Mr. Robinson.-Defense of Captain Standish.-New Policy
Introduced.-Great Destitution.-Day of Fasting and Prayer.-Answer to
Prayer.-The First Thanksgiving.-The Colony at Weymouth.-Worthless
Character of the Colonists.-Neat Cattle from England.-Captain Standish
Sent to England.-Captain Wollaston and His Colony.-Heroism of Captain
Standish.-Morton Vanquished.-Difficulty at Cape Ann.-Increasing
Emigration.-The Division of Property.

232

CHAPTER XII.

The Virginia Emigrants.-Humanity and Enterprise of the Governor.-Envoy
Sent to England.-Trading-Posts on the Kennebec and Penobscot
Rivers.-Capture by the French.-The Massachusetts Colony.-Its Numbers and Distinguished Characters.-Trade with the Indians.-Wampum the New
Currency.-Trading-Post at Sandwich.-Sir Christopher Gardener.-Captain
Standish Moves to Duxbury.-Lament of Governor Bradford.

257

CHAPTER XIII.

Removal to Duxbury.-Intercourse with the Dutch.-Trading-Posts on the
Connecticut.-Legend of the Courtship of Miles Standish.-Personal
Appearance of the Captain.-Proposition to John Alden.-His Anguish and
Fidelity.-Interview with Priscilla.-The Indian Alarm.-Departure of
Captain Standish.-Report of his Death.-The Wedding.

281

CHAPTER XIV.

Menace of the Narragansets.-Roger Williams.-Difficulty on the
Kennebec.-Bradford's Narrative.-Captain Standish as Mediator.-The
French on the Penobscot.-Endeavors to Regain the Lost
Port.-Settlements on the Connecticut River.-Mortality Among the
Indians.-Hostility of the
Pequots.-Efforts to Avert War.-The Pequot Forts.-Death of Elder
Brewster.-His Character.

301

CHAPTER XV.

Friendship Between Captain Standish and Mr. Brewster.-Character of Mr.
Brewster.-His Death and Burial.-Mode of Worship.-Captain's
Hill.-Difficulty with the Narragansets.-Firmness and
Conciliation.-Terms of Peace.-Plans for Removal from Plymouth.-Captain
Standish's Home in Duxbury.-Present Aspect of the Region.

332

CHAPTER XVI.

The Will of Captain Standish.-His Second Wife.-Captain's Hill.-The
Monument.-Letters from President Grant and General Hooker.-Oration by
General Horace Binney Sargent.-Sketch of his Life.-Other
Speakers.-Laying the Corner Stone.-Description of the Shaft.

358

V. CAPTAIN WILLIAM KIDD

CAPTAIN WILLIAM KIDD
AND OTHERS OF THE
BUCCANEERS

By

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT

CONTENTS.

PAGE

CHAPTER I.
Origin of the Buccaneers.

Renown of Captain Kidd.—Wild Legends.—Demands of Spain.—Opposition of the Maritime Powers.—The Rise of the Buccaneers.—The
Pirates' Code.—Remonstrance of Spain.—Reply of France and
England.—Confession of a Buccaneer.—Adventures of Peter the Great.

9

CHAPTER II.
William Kidd becomes a Pirate.

Ravages of the Pirates.—The King's Interview with Earl
Bellomont.—William Kidd, the New-York Merchant.—His
Commission.—Sailing of the Adventure.—Recruiting in New
York.—Circuitous Trip to Madagascar.—Perils and
Sufferings.—Madagascar the Pirates' Home.—Murmurings of the Crew.—Kidd reluctantly turns Pirate.—His Repulses, and his Captures.

29

CHAPTER III.
Piratic Adventures.

Audacity of Kidd.—Fate of the November.—Kidd kills William
Moore.—The Renowned Ballad.—Kidd's Compunctions.—Kidd at Madagascar.—Piratic Carousals.—The Artificial Hell.—Kidd's
Return to the West Indies.—Exaggerated Reports of Avery.—His wretched Career and wretched End.

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CHAPTER IV.
Arrest, Trial, and Condemnation of Kidd.

Appalling Tidings.—Trip to Curacoa.—Disposal of the
Quedagh Merchant.—Purchase of the Antonio.—Trembling
Approach toward New York.—Measures for the Arrest of Kidd.—He enters Delaware Bay.—Touches at Oyster Bay and Block Island.—Communications with the Government.—Sails for Boston.—His Arrest.—Long
Delays.—Public Rumors.—His Trial and Condemnation.

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CHAPTER V.
Kidd, and Stede Bonnet.

The Guilt of Kidd.—Rumors of Buried Treasure.—Mesmeric
Revelation.—Adventures of Bradish.—Strange Character of
Major Bonnet.—His Piracies.—Encounters.—Indications of Insanity.—No Temptation to Turn Pirate.—Blackbeard.—Bonnet
Deposed.

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CHAPTER VI.
The Adventures of Edward Teach, or Blackbeard.

Seizure of the Protestant Cæsar.—The Piratic Squadron.—Villany of the Buccaneers.—The Atrocities of Blackbeard.—Illustrative
Anecdotes.—Carousals on Shore.—Alleged Complicity with the
Governor.—Hiding-place near Ocracoke Inlet.—Arrangements for his Capture.—Boats sent from two Men-of-War.—Bloody
Battle.—The Death of the Pirate.—His Desperate and
Demoniac Character.

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CHAPTER VII.
The Close of Stede Bonnet's Career.

Bonnet's Abandonment by Blackbeard.—Avails Himself of the King's
Pardon.—Takes Commission as a Privateer.—Rescues
Blackbeard's Pirates.—Piratic Career.—Enters Cape Fear
River for Repairs.—Captured by Colonel Rhet.—The Conflict.—Escapes from Prison.—The Pursuit, and Trial and Sentence.

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CHAPTER VIII.
The Portuguese Barthelemy.

Commencement of his Career.—Bold Capture.—Brutality of the
Pirates.—Reverses and Captivity.—Barthelemy doomed to Die.—His
Escape.—Sufferings in the Forest.—Reaches Gulf Triste.—Hardening
Effect of his Misfortunes.—His new Piratic Enterprise.—Wonderful
Success.—The Tornado.—Impoverishment and Ruin.

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CHAPTER IX.
Francis Lolonois.

Early Life of Lolonois.—His Desperate Character.—Joins the
Buccaneers.—His Fiend-like Cruelty.—The Desperadoes Rally around Him.—Equips a Fleet.—Captures Rich Prizes.—Plans the Sack of Maracaibo.—The Adventurous Voyage.—Description of Venezuela.—Atrocities at Maracaibo and Gibraltar.—Doom of the Victors.

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CHAPTER X.
The Plunder; the Carousal; and the New Enterprise.

Gibraltar in Ashes.—The Return to Maracaibo.—Division of the Plunder.—Peculiar Scene.—Reception of the Pirates at
Tortuga.—Fiend-like Carousal.—The Pirates Reduced to
Beggary.—Lolonois's New Enterprise.—The "Furious Calm."—Days of Disaster.—Ravaging the Coast.—Capture of San Pedro.

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CHAPTER XI.
The End of Lolonois's Career.

The Pirates' Perfidy.—Capture of a Spanish Ship.—Misery of the Pirates.—Desertion of Vauclin.—The Shipwreck.—Life upon the Island.—Expedition to Nicaragua.—Its utter Failure.—Ferocity of the Indians.—Exploring the River.—The Retreat.—Coasting to Darien.—Capture and Death of Lolonois.—Fate of the
Remnants.

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CHAPTER XII.
The Female Pirate, Mary Read.

Testimony of Charles Johnson.—Marriage of Mary Read's Mother.—Singular
Adventure.—Reasons for Disguising her Daughter.—Early
Training of Mary as a Boy.—She Enlists on board a Man-of-War.—The
Character she Developed.—Enters the Army.—Skill and
Bravery.—Falls in Love with a Fleming.—Reveals her Sex.—The
Marriage.—Happy Days.—Death of her Husband.—Adversity.—Resumes
Male Attire.

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CHAPTER XIII.
Anne Bonny, the Female Pirate.

Rackam the Pirate.—Anne Bonny his Wife.—Her Reasons for
Assuming a Boy's Dress.—Infamous Character of Rackam.—Anne falls in Love with Mary.—Curious Complications.—The Duel.—Chivalry of Frank.—The Capture.—The Trial.—Testimony of the
Artist.—Death of Mary Read.—Rackam Dies on the Scaffold.

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CHAPTER XIV.
Sir Henry Morgan.

His Origin.—Goes to the West Indies.—Joins the Buccaneers.—Meets
Mansvelt the Pirate.—Conquest of St. Catharine.—Piratic
Colony there.—Ravaging the Coast of Costa Rica.—Sympathy of the Governor of Jamaica.—Death of Mansvelt.—Expedition of Don John.—The Island Recaptured by the Spaniards.—Plans of Morgan.—His Fleet.—The Sack of Puerto Principe.—Horrible
Atrocities.—Retreat of the Pirates.—The Duel.—They Sail for Puerto Velo.—Conquest of the City.—Heroism of the
Governor.

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CHAPTER XV.
The Capture of Puerto Velo, and its Results.

The Torture.—Sickness and Misery.—Measures of the Governor of Panama.—The Ambuscade.—Awful Defeat of the Spaniards.—Ferocity of the Pirates.—Strange Correspondence.—Exchange of
Courtesies.—Return to Cuba, and Division of the Spoil.—Wild
Orgies at Jamaica.—Complicity of the British Government with the
Pirates.—The New Enterprise.—Arrival of the Oxford.—Destruction of the Cerf Volant.—Rendezvous at Samona.

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CHAPTER XVI.
The Expedition to Maracaibo.

The Delay at Ocoa.—Hunting Excursions.—The Repulse.—Cities of Venezuela.—The Plan of Morgan.—Suggestions of Pierre
Picard.—Sailing of the Expedition.—They Touch at Oruba.—Traverse
Venezuela.—Enter Lake Maracaibo.—Capture of the Fort.—The
City Abandoned.—Atrocities of the Pirates.

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CHAPTER XVII.
Adventures on the Shores of Lake Maracaibo.

Preparations for the Defence of Gibraltar.—The Hidden Ships.—The
Hiding-place of the Governor and the Women.—Disaster and
Failure.—Capture of the Spanish Ships.—The Retreat
Commenced.—Peril of the Pirates.—Singular Correspondence.—Strength of the Spanish Armament.—The Public Conference of the Pirates.—The
Naval Battle.—The Fire-Ship.—Wonderful Achievement of the
Pirates.

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CHAPTER XVIII.
A New Expedition Planned.

The Threat to Espinosa.—Adroit Stratagem.—Wonderful
Escape.—The Storm.—Revelry at Jamaica.—History of
Hispaniola.—Plan of a New Expedition.—The Foraging Ships.—Morgan's
Administrative Energies.—Return of the Foragers.—Rendezvous at Cape Tiburon.—Magnitude and Armament of the Fleet.—Preparations to Sail.

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CHAPTER XIX.
Capture of St. Catherine and Chagres.

The Defences at St. Catherine.—Morgan's Strategy.—The
Midnight Storm.—Deplorable Condition of the Pirates.—The
Summons to Surrender.—Disgraceful Conduct of the Spanish
Commander.—The Advance to Chagres.—Incidents of the
Battle.—The Unexpected Victory.—Measures of Morgan.

305

CHAPTER XX.
The March from Chagres to Panama.

Preparations to Ascend the River.—Crowding of the Boats.—The
Bivouac at Bracos.—Sufferings from Hunger.—The Pathless
Route.—The Boats Abandoned.—Light Canoes Employed.—Abandoned
Ambuscades.—Painful Marches, Day by Day.—The Feast on
Leathern Bags.—Murmurs and Contentions.—The Indians
Encountered.—Struggling through the Forest.—The
Conflagration at Santa Cruz.—Battle and Skirmishes.—First
Sight of Panama.—Descent into the Plain.—Feasting.

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CHAPTER XXI.
The Capture of Panama.

First Sight of the City.—The Spanish Scouts Appear.—Morgan's
Advance.—Character of the Country.—Fears of the Spaniards.—Removal of
Treasure.—Capture of the City.—The Poisoned Wine.—Magnificent
Scenery of the Bay.—Description of Panama and its Surroundings.—Wealth of the City.—Scenes of Crime and Cruelty.

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CHAPTER XXII.
The Return from Panama.

Return of the Explorers.—The Beautiful Captive.—Sympathy in her behalf.—Embarrassments of Morgan.—Inflexible Virtue of the Captive.—The Conspiracy.—Efficiency of Morgan.—His
Obduracy.—The Search of the Pirates.—The Return March.—Morgan
Cheats the Pirates.—Runs Away.

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CHAPTER XXIII.
Montbar the Fanatic.

Partial Solution of a Mystery.—Montbar's Birth.—His
Education and Delusions.—Anecdote of the Dramatic Performance.—Montbar
Runs Away from Home.—Enters the Navy.—His Ferocious
Exploits.—Joins the Buccaneers.—Desperate Battles on the
Land and on the Sea.—His Final Disappearance.

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VI. PETER STUYVESANT

PETER STUYVESANT,
THE LAST DUTCH GOVERNOR
OF NEW AMSTERDAM

By John S. C. Abbott

CONTENTS

PREFACE

DETAILED CONTENTS.

PETER STUYVESANT.

CHAPTER I.—DISCOVERY OF THE HUDSON RIVER.

CHAPTER II.—THE PROGRESS OF DISCOVERY.

CHAPTER III.—THE COMMENCEMENT OF COLONISATION.

CHAPTER IV.—THE ADMINISTRATION OF VAN TWILLER.

CHAPTER V.—WAR AND ITS DEVASTATIONS.

CHAPTER VI.—GOVERNOR STUYVESANT.

CHAPTER VII.—WAR BETWEEN ENGLAND AND HOLLAND.

CHAPTER VIII.—ANOTHER INDIAN WAR.

CHAPTER IX.—AN ENERGETIC ADMINISTRATION.

CHAPTER X.—THE ESOPUS WAR.

CHAPTER XI.—THE DISASTROUS YEAR.

CHAPTER XII.—ENCROACHMENTS OF THE ENGLISH.

CHAPTER XIII.—HOSTILE MEASURES COMMENCED.

CHAPTER XIV.—THE CAPTURE OF NEW AMSTERDAM.

CHAPTER XV.—THE FINAL SURRENDER.

CHAPTER XVI.—THE OLDEN TIME.

NOTES:

DETAILED CONTENTS

CHAPTER I.—DISCOVERY OF THE HUDSON RIVER.

The Discovery of America.
Colonies.
The Bay of New York.
Description of the Bay.
Voyage of Sir Henry Hudson.
Discovery of the Delaware.
The Natives.
The Boat Attacked.
Ascending the Hudson.
Escape of the Prisoners.
The Chiefs
Intoxicated.
The Return.
The Village at Castleton.
The
Theft and its Punishment.
The Return to England.

CHAPTER II.—THE PROGRESS OF DISCOVERY.

Value of the Territory Discovered.
Fate of Hudson.
The
Conspiracy.
Aspect of Manhattan Island.
The Trail which has
Widened into Broadway.
The Opening Commerce.
The Fur Trade.
Visit of the English Man of War.
Exploring the Sound.
Commercial Enterprise Receives a New Stimulus.
Erection of Forts.
Character of the Fur Trade.

CHAPTER III.—THE COMMENCEMENT OF COLONISATION.

The Puritans.
Memorial to the States-General.
Disagreement of the English and the Dutch.
Colony on the Delaware.
Purchase Of
Manhattan.
The First Settlement.
An Indian Robbed and
Murdered.
Description of the Island.
Diplomatic Intercourse.
Testimony of De Rassieres.
The Patroons.
The Disaster at
Swaanendael.

CHAPTER IV.—THE ADMINISTRATION OF VAN TWILLER.

Friendly Relations Restored.
Wouter Van Thiller New Director.
Captain Elkins.
Remonstrance of De Vrees.
Claims for the
Connecticut.
The Plymouth Expedition.
A Boat's Crew Murdered.
Condition of the Colony in 1633.
Emigration to the
Connecticut.
Emigrants from Holland.
The Red Rocks.
New
Haven Colony Established.
Natural.
Indian Remonstrance Against
Taxation.
Outrage upon the Raritan Indians.
Indian Revenge.

CHAPTER V.—WAR AND ITS DEVASTATIONS.

Approaching Hostilities.
Noble Remonstrance.
Massacre of the
Natives.
The War Storm.
Noble Conduct of De Vrees.
The
Humiliation of Kieft.
Wide Spread Desolation.
The Reign of
Terror.
State of Affairs at Fort Nassau.
The Massacre at
Stamford.
Memorial of the Select Men.
Kieft Superseded by
Peter Stuyvesant.

CHAPTER VI.—GOVERNOR STUYVESANT.

New Netherland in 1646.
Early Years of Peter Stuyvesant.
Decay of New Amsterdam.
The Germs of a Representative Government.
Energetic Administration.
Death of Governor Winthrop.
Claims for Long Island.
Arrogance of the Governor.
Remonstrance of the Nine Men.
The Pastoral Office.
Boundary Lines.
Increasing Discontent.
Division of Parties.
Dictatorial
Measures.

CHAPTER VII.—WAR BETWEEN ENGLAND AND HOLLAND.

Action of the Patroons.
Settlements on the Hudson.
Alarm of the Home Government.
Recall of Stuyvesant.
His Escape from
Humiliation.
Difficulties between England and Holland.
The
Breaking Out of War.
Directions to Stuyvesant.
The Relations of the Colonies.
Charges Against the Dutch Governor.
Their
Refutation.
Efforts of Stuyvesant for Peace.
Noble Conduct of the Massachusetts Government.
The Advocates for War.

CHAPTER VIII.—ANOTHER INDIAN WAR.

Conflict Between the Governor and the Citizens.
Energy of the
Governor.
His Measures of Defence.
Action of the English
Colony.
Claims of the Government of Sweden.
Fort Casimir
Captured by the Swedes.
Retaliation.
Measures for the
Recapture of Fort Casimir.
Shooting a Squaw.
Its Consequences.
The Ransom of Prisoners.
Complaints of the Swedish Governor.
Expedition from Sweden.
Its Fate.

CHAPTER IX.—AN ENERGETIC ADMINISTRATION.

New Amsterdam in 1656.
Religious Intolerance.
Persecution of the Waldenses.
The New Colony on South River.
Wreck of the
Prince Maurice.
The Friendly Indians.
Energetic Action of the
Governor.
Persecution of the Quakers.
Remonstrance from
Flushing.
The Desolation of Staten Island.
Purchase of Bergen.
Affairs at Esopus.
The Indian Council.
Generosity of the
Indians.
New Amstel.
Encroachments of the English.

CHAPTER X.—THE ESOPUS WAR.

Outrage at Esopus.
New Indian War.
Its Desolations.
Sufferings of Both Parties.
Wonderful Energies of the Governor.
Difficulties of his Situation.
The Truce.
Renewal of the
War.
The Mohawks.
The Controversy with Massachusetts.
Indian Efforts for Peace.
The Final Settlement.
Claims of the
English Upon the Delaware.
Renewed Persecution of the Quakers.

CHAPTER XI.—THE DISASTROUS YEAR.

Purchase of Staten Island.
The Restoration of Charles Second.
Emigration Invited.
Settlement of Bushwick.
The Peculiar
People.
Persecution of John Brown.
The Governor Rebuked.
Cumulation of Disasters.
The Outbreak at Esopus.
The Panic.
Measures of the Governor.
The Indian Fort.
The
Expedition to Mamaket.
Capture of the Fort.
Annihilation of the Esopus Indians.

CHAPTER XII.—ENCROACHMENTS OF THE ENGLISH.

Annihilation of the Esopus Tribe.
The Boundary Question.
Troubles on Long Island. The Dutch and English Villages.
Petition of the English.
Embarrassments of Governor Stuyvesant.
Embassage to Hartford.
The Repulse.
Peril of New Netherland.
Memorial to the Fatherland.
New Outbreak on Long Island.
John
Scott and his Highhanded Measures.
Strengthening the Fortifications.

CHAPTER XIII.—HOSTILE MEASURES COMMENCED.

John Scott and his Movements.
Losses of the Dutch.
The First
General Assembly.
Action of the Home Government.
Peace with the Indians.
Arrest of John Scott.
Governor Winthrop's Visit to Long Island.
Sailing of the Fleet.
Preparations for War.
The False Dispatches.
Arrival of the Fleet.
The Summons to Surrender.

CHAPTER XIV.—THE CAPTURE OF NEW AMSTERDAM.

The Approach of the Fleet.
The Governor Unjustly Censured.
The
Flag of Truce.
The Haughty Response.
The Remonstrance.
The Defenceless City.
The Surrender.
The Expedition to the
Delaware.
Sack and Plunder.
Change of Name.
Testimony to the Dutch Government.
Death of the Governor.
His Farm, or
Bouwerie.
War Between Holland and England.
New York Menaced by the Dutch.

CHAPTER XV.—THE FINAL SURRENDER.

The Summons.
The Bombardment.
Disembarkation of the Land
Force.
Indecision of Captain Manning.
The Surrender.
Short Administration of the Dutch.
Social Customs.
The Tea
Party.
Testimony of Travellers.
Visit to Long Island.
Fruitfulness of the Country.
Exploration of Manhattan Island.

CHAPTER XVI.—THE OLDEN TIME.

Wealth and Rank of the Ancient Families.
Their Vast Landed Estates.
Distinctions in Dress.
Veneration for the Patroon.
Kip's
Mansion.
Days of the Revolution.
Mr. John Adams' Journal.
Negro Slavery.
Consequences of the System.
General
Panic.

VII. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

Benjamin Franklin.

A PICTURE OF THE

STRUGGLES OF OUR INFANT NATION,

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

BY

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

“Print me as I am.”—Cromwell.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
Parentage and Early Life.
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The parentage of Franklin—His parents emigrate to America—Character of his father—Abiah Folger, his mother—Birth and baptism—Influence of his Uncle Strong—Of the Whistle—Childish exploits—Uncongenial employment—Skill in swimming—Early reading—Boston at that time—An indentured apprentice—Form of Indenture—Enters a printing office—Fondness for reading—Anecdotes—Habits of study—Fondness for argument—Adopts a vegetable diet—The two creeds.

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CHAPTER II.
Developments of Character.

Views of the Sabbath—Writings of Collins and Shaftsbury—The creed of Collins—Franklin at sixteen—The Courant—Denunciations of the paper—Franklin’s mode of acquiring the art of composition—His success as a writer—The Editor prosecuted—Benjamin becomes Editor and Publisher—Jealousy of his brother—The runaway apprentice—The voyage to
New York—Great disappointment—Eventful Journey to
Philadelphia—Gloomy prospects—The dawn of brighter days.

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CHAPTER III.
Excursion to England.

Attention to dress—Receives a visit from Gov. Keith—His visit to Boston—Collins returns to Philadelphia with him—Sir
William Keith’s aid—Excursions on the Sabbath—Difficulty with Collins—Spending Mr. Vernon’s money—His three friends—Engagement with Deborah Read—Voyage to
England—Keith’s deceit—Ralph—Franklin enters a printing house in London.

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CHAPTER IV.
Mental and Moral Conflicts.

Faithfulness to work—Neglect of Deborah Read—Treatise on Liberty and Necessity—Skill in swimming—Return to
America—Marriage of Miss Read—Severe sickness—Death of Mr. Denham—Returns to Keimer’s employ—The
Junto—His Epitaph—Reformation of his treatise on
Liberty and Necessity—Franklin’s creed.

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CHAPTER V.
The Dawn of Prosperity.

Franklin takes a house—His first job—His industry—Plans a Newspaper—Enters the list as a writer—Advocates a
Paper currency—Purchases Keimer’s paper—Character of Meredith—Struggles of the firm—Unexpected assistance—Dissolves partnership with Meredith—Franklin’s energetic conduct—His courtship, and marriage—Character of Mrs. Franklin—Increase of luxury—Plans for a library—Prosperity of Pennsylvania—Customs in
Philadelphia—Style of dress in 1726—Franklin’s social position in Philadelphia—His success—A hard student.

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CHAPTER VI.
Religious and Philosophic Views.

Studious habits—New religion—Personal habits—Church of the Free and Easy—His many accomplishments—The career of Hemphall—Birth and Death of Franklin’s son—The
Ministry of Whitefield—Remarkable friendship between the philosopher and the preacher—Prosperity of Franklin—His convivial habits—The defense of Philadelphia—Birth of a daughter—The Philadelphia Academy.

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CHAPTER VII.
The Tradesman becomes a Philosopher.

Franklin appointed Indian commissioner—Effects of Rum—Indian logic—Accumulating honors—Benevolent enterprises—Franklin’s counsel to Tennent—Efforts for city improvement—Anecdotes—Franklin appointed postmaster—Rumors of War—England enlists the
Six Nations in her cause—Franklin plans a Confederacy of
States—Plans rejected—Electrical experiments—Franklin’s increase of income—Fearful experiments—The kite—New honors—Views of the French philosopher—Franklin’s
Religious views—His counsel to a young pleader—Post-office
Reforms.

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CHAPTER VIII.
The Rising Storms of War.

Aristocracy—Anecdote—Conflicting laws of Nations—Franklin’s scheme of colonization—Proposal of the British Court—The foresight of Franklin—Braddock’s campaign—Remonstrances of Franklin and Washington—Franklin’s interviews with
Braddock—Franklin’s efficiency—Confidence of
Braddock—The conflict with the Proprietaries—The non-resistant Quakers—Fate of the Moravian villages—The winter campaign—The camp of Gaudenhutton—Anecdote—Renewal of the strife with the Proprietaries—Franklin recalled to assist the Assembly—Destruction of the Fort—Claim of the Proprietaries—The great controversy.

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CHAPTER IX.
Franklin’s Mission to England.

New marks of respect—Lord Loudoun—Gov. Denny and
Franklin—Visit the Indians—Franklin commissioner to
England—His constant good nature—Loudoun’s delays—Wise action of an English captain—The voyagers land at Falmouth—Journey to London—Franklin’s style of living in London—His electrical experiments—He teaches the Cambridge professor—Complimentary action of St.
Andrews—Gov. Denny displaced, and dark clouds arising—Franklin’s successful diplomacy—His son appointed Governor of New
Jersey—Great opposition—The homeward voyage—Savage horrors—Retaliating cruelties—Franklin’s efforts in behalf of the Moravian Indians.

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CHAPTER X.
Franklin’s Second Mission to England.

Fiendish conduct of John Penn—Petition to the crown—Debt of England—Two causes of conflict—Franklin sent to
England—His embarkation—Wise counsel to his daughter—The stamp act—American resolves—Edmund Burke—Examination of Franklin—Words of Lord Chatham—Dangers to English operatives—Repeal of the stamp act—Joy in America—Ross
Mackay—New taxes levied—Character of George III—Accumulation of honors to Franklin—Warlike preparations—Human conscientiousness—Unpopularity of William Franklin—Marriage of Sarah Franklin—Franklin’s varied investigations—Efforts to civilize the Sandwich Islands.

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CHAPTER XI.
The Intolerance of King and Court.

Parties in England—Franklin the favorite of the opposition—Plans of the Tories—Christian III—Letter of Franklin—Dr.
Priestley—Parisian courtesy—Louis XV—Visit to
Ireland—Attempted alteration of the Prayer Book—Letter to his son—Astounding letters from America—Words of
John Adams—Petition of the Assembly—Violent conspiracy against Franklin—His bearing in the court-room—Wedderburn’s infamous charges—Letter of Franklin—Bitter words of
Dr. Johnson—Morals of English lords—Commercial value of the Colonies—Dangers threatening Franklin.

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CHAPTER XII.
The Bloodhounds of War Unleashed.

The mission of Josiah Quincy—Love of England by the
Americans—Petition to the king—Sickness and death of
Mrs. Franklin—Lord Chatham—His speech in favor of the colonists—Lord Howe—His interview with Franklin—Firmness of Franklin—His indignation—His mirth—Franklin’s fable—He embarks for Philadelphia—Feeble condition of the colonies—England’s expressions of contempt—Franklin’s reception at Philadelphia—His letter to Edmund Burke—Post-office arrangements—Defection and conduct of William Franklin—His arrest.

265

CHAPTER XIII.

Progress of the War, both of Diplomacy and
the Sword.

Letter of Henry Laurens—Franklin visits the army before
Boston—Letter of Mrs. Adams—Burning of Falmouth—Franklin’s journey to Montreal—The Declaration of Independence—Anecdote of the Hatter—Framing the Constitution—Lord Howe’s
Declaration—Franklin’s reply—The Conference—Encouraging letter from France—Franklin’s embassy to France—The two parties in France—The voyage—The reception in
France.

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CHAPTER XIV.
The Struggles of Diplomacy.

Anecdote of Gibbon—John Adams—Residence at Passy—Lafayette introduced—Cruise of the Reprisal—Paul Jones—Capture of Burgoyne—Alliance with France—Anecdote of the Cake—Excitement in England—Franklin’s introduction to the king—Joy in America—Extraordinary letter of Count Wissenstein—The reply—Injustice to Paul Jones—French troops in America—Character of John Adams—Franklin’s mature views of human nature—Anecdote of the Angel—Capture of Cornwallis—Its effect in
England—Prejudices of Mr. Jay—Testimony of Dr. Sparks—Jealousy of Franklin—Shrewd diplomatic act—The treaty signed.

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CHAPTER XV.
Life’s Closing Scenes.

Advice to Thomas Paine—Scenes at Passy—Journey to the
Coast—Return to America—Elected Governor of
Pennsylvania—Attends the Constitutional Convention—Proposes prayers—Remarkable speech—Letter to Dr. Stiles—Christ on the Cross—Last sickness and death.

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VIII. GEORGE WASHINGTON

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

George Washington;
OR,
Life in America One Hundred Years Ago.

BY
JOHN S.
C. ABBOTT.

CONTENTS

| PAGE
PREFACE. | 3
CHAPTER I.
The Youth of George Washington. | 9
CHAPTER II.
The First Military Expedition. | 44
CHAPTER III.
The French War. | 78
CHAPTER IV.
The Warrior, the Statesman, and the Planter. | 108
CHAPTER V.
The Gathering Storm of War. | 138
CHAPTER VI.
The Conflict Commenced. | 170
CHAPTER VII.
Progress of the War. | 202
CHAPTER VIII.
The Siege of Boston. | 232
CHAPTER IX.
The War in New York. | 264
CHAPTER X.
The Vicissitudes of War. | 295
CHAPTER XI.
The Loss of Philadelphia, and the Capture of Burgoyne. | 325
CHAPTER XII.
Concluding Scenes. | 341

IX. DANIEL BOONE

DANIEL BOONE

THE

PIONEER OF KENTUCKY.

BY

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER
I.

The Discovery and early Settlement of America.

Discovery of the New World.—Of Florida.—Conquest and cruelties of De Soto.—The Wigwam.—Colony at St. Mary.—Sir Walter
Raleigh and his Colonies.—Grant of King James.—Settlements in the Virginia.—Adventures of John Smith.—Arrival of Lord
Delaware.—Terrible massacres.—Pressures of Colonists to the
West.—Doherty Trade with Indians.—Attempted Colony on the
Tennessee.—Daniel Boone. Page 9

CHAPTER
II.

Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures.

Trials of the Colonists.—George Boone and his home.—Squire
Boone.—Birth and character of Daniel Boone.—His limited education.—A pioneer's camp.—A log house and furnishings.—Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.—His longings for adventure.—Camp meetings.—Frontier life.—Sports.—Squirrel hunting.—Snuffing the candle. 36

CHAPTER
III.

Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes.

Louisiana, and its eventful history.—The expedition of De Soto.—The
Missionary Marquette.—His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.—The
Expedition of La Salle.—Michilimackinac.—Its History.—Fate of the "Griffin."—Grief of La Salle.—His voyage of Discovery.—Sale of Louisiana to the United States.—Remarks of Napoleon. 74

CHAPTER
IV.

Camp Life Beyond the Alleghanies.

John Finley and his adventures.—Aspect of the Country.—Boone's
Private Character.—His Love for the Wilderness.—First view of
Kentucky.—Emigrants' Dress.—Hunter's Home.—Capture of
Boone and Stewart by the Indians.—Their Escape.—Singular
Incident. 89

CHAPTER
V.

Indian Warfare.

Alleghany Ridges.—Voyage in a canoe.—Speech of Logan.—Battle at the Kanawha.—Narrative of Francis Marion.—Important commission of Boone.—Council at Circleville.—Treaty of Peace.—Imlay's description of Kentucky.—Settlement right.—Richard Henderson.—Boone's letter.—Fort at Boonesborough. 109

CHAPTER
VI.

Sufferings of the Pioneers.

Emigration to Boonesborough.—New Perils.—Transylvania Company.—Beneficence of its Laws—Interesting incident.—Infamous conduct of Great
Britain.—Attack on the Fort.—Reinforcements.—Simon
Kenton and his Sufferings.—Mrs. Harvey. 129

CHAPTER
VII.

Life in the Wilderness.

Stewart killed by the Indians.—Squire Boone returns to the
Settlements.—Solitary Life of Daniel Boone.—Return of Squire
Boone.—Extended and Romantic Explorations.—Charms and Perils of the Wilderness.—The Emigrant Party.—The Fatal Ambuscade.—Retreat of the Emigrants.—Solitude of the Wilderness.—Expedition of
Lewis and Clarke.—Extraordinary Adventures of Cotter. 151

CHAPTER
VIII.

Captivity and Flight.

Heroism of Thomas Higgins and of Mrs. Pursley.—Affairs at
Boonesborough.—Continued Alarms.—Need of Salt.—Its
Manufacture.—Indian Schemes.—Capture of Boone and twenty-seven men.—Dilemma of the British at Detroit.—Blackfish adopts
Colonel Boone.—Adoption Ceremony.—Indian Designs.—Escape of Boone.—Attacks the Savages.—The Fort Threatened. 182

CHAPTER
IX.

Victories and Defeats.

Situation of the Fort.—Indian Treachery.—Bombardment.—Boone goes to North Carolina.—New Trials.—Boone Robbed.—He returns to Kentucky.—Massacre of Colonel Rogers.—Adventure of
Col. Bowman.—New Attack by the British and Indians.—Retaliatory
Measures.—Wonderful Exploit. 209

CHAPTER
X.

British Allies.

Death of Squire Boone.—Indian Outrages.—Gerty and McGee.—Battle of Blue Lick.—Death of Isaac Boone.—Colonel Boone's Narrow
Escape.—Letter of Daniel Boone.—Determination of General
Clarke.—Discouragement of the Savages.—Amusing Anecdote of
Daniel Boone. 230

CHAPTER
XI.

Kentucky organized as a State.

Peace with England.—Order of a Kentucky Court.—Anecdotes.—Speech of Mr. Dalton.—Reply of Piankashaw.—Renewed Indications of
Indian Hostility.—Conventions at Danville.—Kentucky formed into a State.—New Trials for Boone. 249

CHAPTER
XII.

Adventures Romantic and Perilous.

The Search for the Horse.—Navigating the Ohio.—Heroism of Mrs.
Rowan.—Lawless Gangs.—Exchange of Prisoners.—Boone
Revisits the Home of his Childhood.—The Realms beyond the
Mississippi.—Habits of the Hunters.—Corn.—Boone's
Journey to the West. 271

CHAPTER
XIII.

A New Home.

Colonel Boone welcomed by the Spanish Authorities.—Boone's Narrative to Audubon.—The Midnight Attack.—Pursuit of the Savages.—Sickness in the Wilderness.—Honesty of Colonel Boone.—Payment of his
Debts.—Loss of all his Property. 292

CHAPTER
XIV.

Conclusion.

Colonel Boone Appeals to Congress.—Complimentary Resolutions of the
Legislature of Kentucky.—Death of Mrs. Boone.—Catholic
Liberality.—Itinerant Preachers.—Grant by Congress to Colonel
Boone.—The Evening of his Days.—Personal Appearance.—Death and Burial.—Transference of the Remains of Mr. and Mrs. Boone to
Frankfort, Kentucky. 320

X. CHRISTOPHER CARSON

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS

CHRISTOPHER CARSON

FAMILIARLY KNOWN

AS

KIT CARSON

The Pioneer of the West.

BY

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELEANOR GREATOREX

CONTENTS.

PREFACE.
CONTENTS.

CHAPTER
I.

Early Training.
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Birth of Christopher Carson.—Perils of the Wilderness.—Necessary
Cautions.—Romance of the Forest.—The Far West.—The
Encampment.—The Cabin and the Fort.—Kit an Apprentice.—The
Alarm.—Destruction of a Trading Band.—The Battle and the
Flight.—Sufferings of the Fugitives.—Dreadful Fate of Mr.
Schenck.—Features of the Western Wilderness.—The March.

9

CHAPTER
II.

Life in the Wilderness.

A Surgical Operation.—A Winter with Kin Cade.—Study of the
Languages and Geography.—Return towards Missouri.—Engagement with a new Company and Strange Adventures.—The Rattlesnake.—Anecdote of Kit Carson.—The Sahara.—New Engagements.—Trip to
El Paso.—Trapping and Hunting.—Prairie Scenery.—The
Trapper's Outfit.—Night Encampment.—Testimony of an
Amateur Hunter.

29

CHAPTER
III.

Among the Trappers.

The Discomfited Trappers.—The New Party Organized.—A
Battle with the Indians.—Trapping on the Colorado.—March to the Sacramento.—The Friendly Indians.—Crossing the
Desert.—Instinct of the Mule.—The Enchanting Valley of the Colorado.—The
Mission of San Gabriel.—Vast Herds of Cattle.—The Mission of San Fernando.—Adventures in the Valley of San Joaquin.—The
Meeting of two Trapping Bands.—Reasons for Kit Carson's
Celebrity.—A Military Expedition.—The Indian Horse
Thieves.—The Pursuit and Capture.

51

CHAPTER
IV.

Conflicts with the Indians.

The American Trapper.—The Trapper of the Hudson's Bay Company.—The
Return Trip.—Polished Life in the Wilderness.—The Spanish
Gentlemen.—Council of the Trappers.—Self-possession of Kit
Carson.—The Camp Cleared of Intruders.—Robbing the
Robbers.—Sale of the Furs.—Mr. Fitzpatrick's Expedition.—Pains and Pleasures of Rocky Mountain Life.—Pursuit of Indian Horse
Thieves.—Extraordinary Battle.

72

CHAPTER
V.

Marches and Encampments.

The Encampment Among the Rocky Mountains.—The Attempted
Stampede.—Retreat and Pursuit by the Savages.—The Alarm.—Loss of the Horses.—Their Recovery.—Enterprise of Kit Carson.—Fight with the Indians.—The Litter for the Wounded.—Union of the two Trapping Parties.—Successful Return to Taos.—Carson joins a Trading Party.—Chivalric Adventures.—Attacked by
Bears.

94

CHAPTER
VI.

The Rendezvous.

Fair in the Wilderness.—The Encampment.—Dispersion of the
Trappers.—Hostility of the Blackfeet.—Camp on the Big
Snake River.—The Blackfeet Marauders.—The Pursuit.—The
Calumet.—The Battle.—Kit Carson wounded.—The Rencontre with Shunan.—The
Defeat and Humiliation of Shunan.—Remarkable Modesty of Carson.—Testimony to Mr. Carson's Virtues.

121

CHAPTER
VII.

War with the Blackfeet Indians.

Unsuccessful Trapping.—Disastrous March to Fort Hall.—The
Feast upon Horse-flesh.—The Hunting Expedition.—Its Rare
Attractions.—Dogged by the Blackfeet.—Safe Arrival at the
Fort.—All their Animals Stolen by the Indians.—Expedition to the Blackfeet Country.—Winter Quarters with the Friendly
Indians.—Sufferings of the Animals.—Return to the
Blackfeet Country.—Battle with the Indians.—Incidents of the Battle.

141

CHAPTER
VIII.

Encampments and Battles.

The Renewal of the Battle.—Peculiarities of the Fight.—The
Rout.—Encampment in the Indian Village.—Number of Trappers among the Mountains.—The New Rendezvous.—Picturesque Scene of the Encampment.—The Missionary and the Nobleman.—Brown's
Hole.—The Navajoes.—Kit Carson Purveyor at the Fort.—Trapping at the Black Hills.—Again upon the Yellowstone.—Pleasant
Winter Quarters.—Signs of the Indians.—Severe Conflict.—Reappearance of the Indians.—Their utter Discomfiture.

160

CHAPTER
IX.

The Trapper's Elysium.

Trapping on the Missouri.—Attacked by the Blackfeet.—The
Battle.—Persevering Hostility of the Indians.—The Trappers driven from the Country.—Repair to the North Fork.—Cheerful
Encampments.—Enchanting Scene.—Village of the Flatheads.—The
Blessings of Peace.—Carson's Knowledge of Languages.—Pleasant
Winter Quarters on the Big Snake River.—Successful Trapping.—Winter at Brown's Hole.—Trip to Fort Bent.—Peculiar Characters.—Williams and Mitchel.—Hunter at Fort Bent.—Marriage.—Visit to the States.

179

CHAPTER
X.

Fremont's Expedition.

Carson's Visit to his Childhood's Home.—On the Steamer.—Introduction to Fremont.—Object of Fremont's Expedition.—Joins the
Expedition.—Organization of the Party.—The Encampment.—Enchanting
View.—Fording the Kansas.—The Stormy Night.—The Boys on Guard.—The Alarm.—The Returning Trappers.—The
Homeless Adventurer.—Three Indians join the Party.—First sight of the Buffaloes.—The Chase.

197

CHAPTER
XI.

The Return of the Expedition.

Beautiful Prairie Scene.—Fate of the Buffalo Calf.—Vast
Buffalo Herds.—The Fourth of July on the Plains.—Journey up the South Fork of the Platte.—Visit to Fort St. Vrain.—Remonstrance of the Chiefs.—Second Marriage of Mr. Carson.—New
Engagements.—Perilous Ride to Santa Fe.—The Successful
Mission.—The Noble Mexican Boy.—Conflict with the Savages.—Discomfiture of the Indians.—Fremont's Second Expedition.—Carson joins the Party.—Course of the Expedition.—Arrival at the Great
Salt Lake.

217

CHAPTER
XII.

Marches and Battles.

Entering the Lake.—Dangerous Navigation.—The Return to
Camp.—Feast upon Horse Flesh.—Meeting the Indians.—Joyful
Meeting.—Return to Fort Hall.—Feasting at the Fort.—The
Party Diminished.—The Journey down Snake River.—Crossing the Sierra Nevada.—Carson
Rescues Fremont.—Fort Sutter.—Heroic Achievement of
Carson.—Disbanding the Party.—The third Expedition.—Crossing the Desert.—Threatened by the Mexicans.—Fight with the
Indians.—The Surprise.—Chastisement of the Indians.

236

CHAPTER
XIII.

The Dispatch Bearer.

Colonel Fremont.—Hazardous Undertaking of Kit Carson.—Carson's
Courage and Prudence.—Threatened Danger.—Interview with
General Kearney, and Results.—Severe Skirmish.—Wonderful
Escape of Carson.—Daring Adventure.—Fearful Suffering.—Lieutenant
Beale.—Carson's Journey to Washington.—Adventures on his
Return.

255

CHAPTER
XIV.

The Chivalry of the Wilderness.

Injustice of the Government.—Heroic Resolve of Mr. Carson.—Indian
Outrages.—The valley of Razado.—Barbaric Murders by
Apaches.—An Exciting Chase.—An Attractive Picture.—Plot of Fox Overthrown.—Gift of Messrs. Brevoort and Weatherhead.—Adventure with the Cheyennes.

272

CHAPTER
XV.

Recollections of Mountain Life.

Character of the Native Indian.—The Caravan.—Interesting
Incident.—Effects of Cholera.—Commission of Joe Smith.—Snow on the Mountains.—Government Appointment.—Adventure with three Bears.—Journey to Los Angelos.—Mt. St. Bernardino.—The
Spring.—Character of Men.—Insubordination Quelled.—Suffering for Water and Relief.—A Talk with Indians.

286

CHAPTER
XVI.

Recollections of Mountain Life.

Position of The Spring.—The Cachè.—Kit Carson's
Character and Appearance.—Cool Bravery of a Mountain Trapper.—Untamed
Character of Many Hunters.—The Surveyor's Camp in an Indian
Territory.—Terrors from Indians.—Joe Walker.—A
Mountain Man.—Soda Lake.—Optical Illusion.—Camp on
Beaver Lake.—The Piyute Chief.—Conversation with Him.—An
Alarm.—A Battle.

306

CHAPTER
XVII.

Frontier Desperadoes and Savage Ferocity.

Original Friendliness of the Indians.—The River Pirates, Culbert and Magilbray.—Capture of Beausoliel.—His Rescue by the
Negro Cacasotte.—The Cave in the Rock.—The Robber Mason.—His
Assassination.—Fate of the Assassins.—Hostility of the
Apaches.—Expedition of Lieutenant Davidson.—Carson's
Testimony in his Favor.—Flight of the Apaches.

322

CHAPTER
XVIII.

The Last Days of Kit Carson.

The Hunting Party.—Profits of Sheep Raising.—Governmental
Appointment.—Carson's Talk with the Apaches.—His Home in
Taos.—His Character.—Death of Christopher Carson.

337

CHAPTER
XIX.

The Last Hours of Kit Carson.

XI. ADMIRAL JOHN PAUL JONES

THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF REAR-ADMIRAL JOHN PAUL JONES

BY JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I.
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The Early Life of John Paul Jones.

His Birth and Childhood.-Residence and Employments in Scotland.-His
Studious Habits.-First Voyage to America.-Engaged in the Slave
Trade.-Reasons for Abandoning it.-False Charges against him.-His
Sensitiveness to Obloquy.-Espouses the Cause of the
Colonies.-Developments of Character.-Extracts from his Letters.

9

CHAPTER II.
The Infant Navy.

Rescuing the Brigantine.-Commissioned as Captain.-Escape from the
Solway.-Conflict with the Milford.-Adventures at Canso and
Madame.-Return with Prizes.-Expedition to Cape Breton.-Wise Counsel of
Jones.-Brilliant Naval Campaign.-Saving the Prizes.-Value of the
Mellish.-Mission to France.-Disappointment.-Sails with the Ranger.

32

CHAPTER III.
Bearding the British Lion.

Aid from France.-Plan for the Destruction of the British Fleet.-The
American Flag Saluted.-Bold Movement of Captain Jones.-Cruise along the Shores of England.-Capture of Prizes.-Salutary Lessons given to
England.-Operations in the Frith of Clyde.-At Carrickfergus.-Attempt upon the Drake.-Burning the Shipping at Whitehaven.-Capture of the
Plate of Lord Selkirk.

56

viiiCHAPTER
IV.

Captain Jones at Nantes and at Brest.

Correspondence with Lord Selkirk.-Terrible Battle with the ship
Drake.-Capture of the ship.-Carnage on board the Drake.-Generosity to
Captured Fishermen.-Insubordination of Lieutenant
Simpson.-Embarrassments of Captain Jones.-Hopes and
Disappointments.-Proofs of Unselfish Patriotism.-Letter to the King of
France.-Anecdote of Poor Richard.

78

CHAPTER V.
Cruise of the Bon Homme Richard.

Plans of Lafayette.-Correspondence.-Humane Instructions of
Franklin.-Proposed Invasion of England.-Sailing of the
Squadron.-Conduct of Pierre Landais.-The Collision.-Adventures of the
Cruise.-Insane Actions of Landais.-Plan for Capture.-Plan for the
Capture of Leith and Edinburgh.

100

CHAPTER VI.
The Bon Homme Richard and the Serapis.

Leith Threatened.-The Summons.-Remarkable Prayer.-Wide-spread
Alarm.-Continuation of the Cruise.-Insubordination of
Landais.-Successive Captures.-Terrible Battle between the Bon Homme
Richard and the Serapis.-The Great Victory.

123

CHAPTER VII.
Result of the Victory.

ixDreadful
Spectacle.-Sinking of the Bon Homme Richard.-Escape of the Baltic
Fleet.-Sails for the Texel.-Interesting Correspondence.-Sufferings of the American Prisoners.-Barbarity of the English Government.-Humanity of Captain Jones.-The Transference from the Serapis to the
Alliance.-Extracts from the British Press.-Release of Prisoners.

148

CHAPTER VIII.
Commodore Jones at Court.

Offer of a Privateersman.-Indignant Reply.-The Renown of Commodore
Jones.-Successful Retreat.-Cruise through the Channel.-Poetic
Effusion.-Enters Corunna.-Letter to Lafayette.-Embarrassed Finances of
Franklin.-Intrigues of Landais.-His Efforts to Excite
Mutiny.-Testimony against him.-Commodore Jones at Court.

172

CHAPTER IX.
The Mutiny of Landais.

The Visit of Jones to Versailles.-Intrigues of Landais.-The Alliance
Wrested from Jones.-Complicity of Arthur Lee.-Magnanimity of
Jones.-Strong Support of Dr. Johnson.-Honors Conferred upon
Jones.-Strange Career of Landais.-His Life in America, and
Death.-Continued Labors and Embarrassments of Jones.-His
Correspondence.

193

CHAPTER X.
The Return to America.

Fitting the Ariel.-Painful Delays.-The Sailing.-Terrible Tempest.-The
Disabled Ship.-Puts back to L'Orient.-The Second Departure.-Meets the
Triumph.-Bloody Naval Battle.-Perfidious Escape of the Triumph.-The
Ariel Reaches America.-Honors Lavished upon Jones.-Appointed to Build and Command the America.-Great Skill Displayed.-The Ship given to
France.-The Launch.

214

xCHAPTER
XI.

The War Ended.

Promise of the South Carolina.-A New Disappointment.-The Great
Expedition Planned.-Magnitude of the Squadron.-The Appointed
Rendezvous.-Commodore Jones Joins the Expedition.-His Cordial
Reception.-Great Difficulties and Embarrassments.-The Rendezvous at
Port Cabella.-Tidings of Peace.-Return to America.-New Mission to
France.

236

CHAPTER XII.
The Difficulties of Diplomacy.

Courteous Reception in Paris.-Compliment of the King.-Principles of
Prize Division.-Embarrassing Questions.-Interesting
Correspondence.-The Final Settlement.-Modest Claims of Commodore
Jones.-Plan for a Commercial Speculation.-Its Failure.-The Mission to
Denmark.-Return to America.

258

CHAPTER XIII.
The Mission to Denmark.

Letter to Mr. Jefferson.-The Marquise de Marsan.-Unfounded Charges and
Vindication.-Flattering Application from Catherine II.-His Reception at the Polish Court.-Jones receives the Title of Rear-Admiral.-English
Insolence.-Letter of Catherine II.

280

CHAPTER XIV.
The Russian Campaign.

xiAdmiral Jones repairs to the Black Sea.-Designs of Catherine II.-Imposing Cavalcade.-Turkey
Declares War against Russia.-Daring Conduct of Admiral Jones.-A Greek
Officer AlexianoAlexiano.-The
Prince of Nassau Siegen.-Annoyances of Admiral Jones from Russian
Officers.-Battle in the Black Sea.-Jones yields the Honor to the
Prince of Nassau.

298

CHAPTER XV.
Adventures in the Black Sea.

The First Battle.-Folly of the Prince of Nassau.-Inefficiency of the
Gun-boats.-Burning of the Greek Captives.-Humanity of
Jones.-Alienation between the Admiral and the Prince of Nassau.-The
Second Conflict.-Annoyances of the Admiral.-Hostility of the
English.-Necessary Employment of Foreign Seamen.-Disgrace of
Nassau.-Transference of the Admiral to the Baltic.

316

CHAPTER XVI.
Retirement and Death.

The Return to Cherson.-Sickness and Sadness.-Oczakow Stormed.-The
Wintry Journey to St. Petersburg.-Mental Activity.-Calumniated by the
English.-The Admiral's Defence.-Slanderous Accusation.-His Entire
Acquittal.-Testimony of Count Segur.-Letter to the Empress.-Obtains
Leave of Absence.-Returns to France.-Life in Paris.-Sickness and
Death.

337

XII. DAVID CROCKETT

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

DAVID CROCKETT:

HIS
LIFE AND ADVENTURES

BY

JOHN S. C. ABBOTT

ILLUSTRATED.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I.

Parentage and Childhood.

The Emigrant.—Crossing the Alleghanies.—The Boundless
Wilderness.—The Hut on the Holston.—Life's Necessaries.—The
Massacre.—Birth of David Crockett.—Peril of the Boys.—Anecdote.—Removal to Greenville; to Cove Creek.—Increased Emigration.—Loss of the Mill.—The Tavern.—Engagement with the Drover.—Adventures in the Wilderness.—Virtual Captivity.—The Escape.—The
Return.—The Runaway.—New Adventures. . . . 7

CHAPTER II.

Youthful Adventures.

David at Gerardstown.—Trip to Baltimore.—Anecdotes.—He ships for London.—Disappointment.—Defrauded of his Wages.—Escapes.—New
Adventures.—Crossing the River.—Returns Home.—His
Reception.—A Farm Laborer.—Generosity to his Father.—Love
Adventure.—The Wreck of his Hopes.—His School Education.—Second
Love adventure.—Bitter Disappointment.—Life in the Backwoods.—Third
Love Adventure. . . . 35

CHAPTER III.

Marriage and Settlement.

Rustic Courtship.—The Rival Lover.—Romantic Incident. The
Purchase of a Horse.—The Wedding.—Singular Ceremonies.—The
Termagant.—Bridal Days.—They commence Housekeeping.—The
Bridal mansion and Outfit.—Family Possessions.—The Removal to
Central Tennessee.—Mode of Transportation.—The New Income and its Surroundings.—Busy Idleness.—The Third Move.—The
Massacre at Fort Mimms. . . . 54

CHAPTER IV.

The Soldier Life.

War with the Creeks.—Patriotism of Crockett.—Remonstrances of his Wife.—Enlistment.—The Rendezvous.—Adventure of the
Scouts.—Friendly Indians,—A March through the Forest.—Picturesque
Scene.—The Midnight Alarm.—March by Moonlight.—Chagrin of Crockett.—Advance into Alabama.—War's Desolations.—Indian
Stoicism.—Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.—Battles, Carnage, and
Woe. . . . 93

CHAPTER V.

Indian Warfare.

The Army at Fort Strother.—Crockett's Regiment.—Crockett at
Home.—His Reenlistment.—Jackson Surprised.—Military
Ability of the Indians.—Humiliation of the Creeks.—March to
Florida.—Affairs at Pensacola.—Capture of the City.—Characteristics of Crockett.—The Weary March,—Inglorious Expedition.—Murder of Two Indians.—Adventures at the Island.—The Continued March.—Severe
Sufferings.—Charge upon the Uninhabited Village. . . . 124

CHAPTER VI.

The Camp and the Cabin.

Deplorable Condition of the Army.—Its wanderings.—Crockett's
Benevolence.—Cruel Treatment of the Indians.—A Gleam of Good
Luck.—The Joyful Feast.—Crockett's Trade with the Indian.—Visit to the Old Battlefield.—Bold Adventure of Crockett.—His
Arrival Home.—Death of his Wife.—Second Marriage.—Restlessness.—Exploring
Tour.—Wild Adventures.—Dangerous Sickness.—Removal to the West.—His New Home. . . . 155

CHAPTER VII.

The Justice of Peace and the Legislator.

Vagabondage.—Measures of Protection.—Measures of Government.—Crockett's
Confession.—A Candidate for Military Honors.—Curious Display of Moral Courage.—The Squirrel Hunt.—A Candidate for the
Legislature.—Characteristic Electioneering.—Specimens of his
Eloquence.—Great Pecuniary Calamity.—Expedition to the Far
West.—Wild Adventures.—The Midnight Carouse.—A Cabin
Reared. . . . 183

CHAPTER VIII.

Life on the Obion.

Hunting Adventures.—The Voyage up the River.—Scenes in the
Cabin.—Return Home.—Removal of the Family.—Crockett's
Riches.—A Perilous Enterprise.—Reasons for his Celebrity.—Crockett's
Narrative.—A Bear-Hunt.—Visit to Jackson.—Again a
Candidate for the Legislature.—Electioneering and Election. . . .
212

CHAPTER IX.

Adventures in the Forest, on the River, and in the City

The Bear Hunter's Story.—Service in the Legislature.—Candidate for Congress.—Electioneering.—The New Speculation.—Disastrous
Voyage.—Narrow Escape.—New Electioneering Exploits.—Odd
Speeches.—The Visit to Crockett's Cabin.—His Political Views.—His
Honesty.—Opposition to Jackson.—Scene at Raleigh.—Dines with the President.—Gross Caricature.—His Annoyance. . . . 240

CHAPTER X.

Crockett's Tour to the North and the East.

His Reelection to Congress.—The Northern Tour.—First Sight of a Railroad.—Reception in Philadelphia.—His First Speech.—Arrival in New York.—The Ovation there.—Visit to Boston.—Cambridge and Lowell.—Specimens of his Speeches.—Expansion of his Ideas.—Rapid
Improvement. . . . 267

CHAPTER XI.

The Disappointed Politician.—Off for Texas.

Triumphal Return.—Home Charms Vanish.—Loses His Election.—Bitter
Disappointment.—Crockett's Poetry.—Sets out for Texas.—Incidents of the Journey.—Reception at Little Rock.—The Shooting Match.—Meeting a Clergyman.—The Juggler.—Crockett a Reformer.—The Bee
Hunter.—The Rough Strangers.—Scene on the Prairie. . . . 290

CHAPTER XII.

Adventures on the Prairie.

Disappearance of the Bee Hunter.—The Herd of Buffalo Crockett lost.—The
Fight with the Cougar.—Approach of Savages.—Their
Friendliness.—Picnic on the Prairie.—Picturesque Scene.—The
Lost Mustang recovered.—Unexpected Reunion.—Departure of the
Savages.—Skirmish with the Mexicans.—Arrival at the Alamo. . .
.312

CHAPTER XIII.

Conclusion.

The Fortress of Alamo.—Colonel Bowie.—Bombardment of the Fort.—Crockett's
Journal.—Sharpshooting.—Fight outside of the Fort.—Death of the Bee Hunter.—Kate of Nacogdoches.—Assault on the
Citadel.—Crockett a Prisoner.—His Death. . . . 340

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Table of Contents

INDEX FOR THE JOHN S. C. ABBOTT SERIES "AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS"

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- CONTENTS

- Click on the ## before each title to view a linked table of contents for each of the twelve volumes. Click on the title itself to open the original online file.

TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS AND THE NEW WORLD OF HIS DISCOVERY

- A NARRATIVE BY FILSON YOUNG ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS

- CONTENTS

- BOOK I.

- THE INNER LIGHT

- BOOK II.

- THE NEW WORLD

- BOOK III.

- DESPERATE REMEDIES

- BOOK IV.

- TOWARDS THE SUNSET

- AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

- FERDINAND DE SOTO.

- THE

- DISCOVERER OF THE MISSISSIPPI. By JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

- CONTENTS.

- THE ADVENTURES

- OF THE

Chevalier De La Salle

- AND HIS COMPANIONS,

- IN THEIR EXPLORATIONS OF THE PRAIRIES, FORESTS, LAKES, AND RIVERS, OF THE NEW WORLD, AND THEIR INTERVIEWS WITH THE SAVAGE TRIBES, TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

- JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

MILES STANDISH

- CONTENTS.

CAPTAIN WILLIAM KIDD AND OTHERS OF THE BUCCANEERS

PETER STUYVESANT, THE LAST DUTCH GOVERNOR OF NEW AMSTERDAM

- DETAILED CONTENTS

- AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

Benjamin Franklin.

- JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

- CONTENTS.

George Washington; OR, Life in America One Hundred Years Ago.

- CONTENTS

DANIEL BOONE

- JOHN S. C. ABBOTT. CONTENTS.

- AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS

- CHRISTOPHER CARSON

- FAMILIARLY KNOWN AS

- KIT CARSON

- The Pioneer of the West. BY

- JOHN S. C. ABBOTT

- WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELEANOR GREATOREX

- CONTENTS.

THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF REAR-ADMIRAL JOHN PAUL JONES

- AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

DAVID CROCKETT:

- HIS LIFE AND ADVENTURES

- JOHN S. C. ABBOTT

- ILLUSTRATED.

- CONTENTS

- CHAPTER I. Parentage and Childhood.

- CHAPTER II. Youthful Adventures.

- CHAPTER III. Marriage and Settlement.

- CHAPTER IV. The Soldier Life.

- CHAPTER V. Indian Warfare.

- CHAPTER VI. The Camp and the Cabin.

- CHAPTER VII. The Justice of Peace and the Legislator.

- CHAPTER VIII. Life on the Obion.

- CHAPTER IX. Adventures in the Forest, on the River, and in the City

- CHAPTER X. Crockett's Tour to the North and the East.

- CHAPTER XI. The Disappointed Politician.—Off for Texas.

- CHAPTER XII. Adventures on the Prairie.

- CHAPTER XIII. Conclusion.

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