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. 322 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. 356 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.