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CHAPTER XIV. Disorders of the Colony during the Absence of Columbus-The Rebellion

of Roldan-Hostilities with the Indians-Their Defeat,

CHAPTER XV. Negotiation of Columbus with the Rebels-His Submission to their Exac-

tions-Influence of his Enemies in Spain-The Appointment of Bobadilla,

CHAPTER XVI. Rash and Oppressive Conduct of Bobadilla-Columbus sent home in Chains

-Sensation at the Spanish Court-Injustice of Ferdinand-Appointment of Ovando, 115

CHAPTER XVII. Fresh Schemes of Columbus-Departure on his Fourth and Last Voyage

of Discovery-Destruction of his Enemies-Cruise on the Coast of Honduras, &c.-His

Disappointment,

CHAPTER XVIII. Attempt to Found a Settlement-Hostilities with the Indians-The Ves-

sels Stranded on the Island of Jamaica-Perilous Situation of the Spaniards-Remarkable

Device of Columbus to obtain Supplies,

CHAPTER XIX. Despicable Conduct of Ovando-Final Rescue of Columbus-Atrocities of

the Spaniards in Hispaniola-Subjection and Extermination of the Natives,

CHAPTER XX. Return of Columbus to Spain-Injustice of Ferdinand-Death of Columbus

-Disposal of his Remains,

SEBASTIAN CABOT.

Youth of Cabot-His Discovery of the North American Continent-His Second Voyage-

Fruitless Attempt to Colonize the Labrador-Long Blank in the Life of Cabot-He enters

the Service of Spain-Returns to England-Unsuccessful Expedition under Henry VIII.-

Appointed Chief Pilot of Spain-His Expedition to South America-His Return to Eng-

land-His Useful and Honorable Old Age,

AMERICUS VESPUCIUS.

Account of Vespucius-His Voyage to South America with Ojeda-His Voyages to Brazil

-Extraordinary Attempt at Deception,

THE DISCOVERY OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

CHAPTER I. Account of Balboa-The Settlement at Darien-Rumors of a Sea beyond the

Mountains--Transactions with the Indians,

CHAPTER II. Expedition of Balboa in Search of the Sea-Contests with the Natives-Dis-

covery of the Pacific Ocean-Appointment of Pedrarias-Reappointment of Balboa-Mis-

fortunes of the Colony,

CHAPTER III. Disappointments of Balboa-Expeditions of Morales and Pizarro-Recon-

ciliation of Balboa and Pedrarias-Cruise of Balboa on the Pacific-His Sudden Accusa-

tion, Trial, and Execution,

THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO.

CHAPTER I. Conquest of Cuba-Discovery of Yucatan-Discovery of Mexico-Hernando
Cortes-His Expedition-Battles with the Tabascans, &c.-Arrival at San Juan de Ulua, 105

CHAPTER II. The Landing at Vera Cruz-Negotiation with Montezuma-Magnificent

Presents-Alliance with the Totonacs-Destruction of their Idols,

174

CHAPTER III. The March to Mexico commenced-War with the Tlascalans-Victories of

the Spaniards-Spirited Resolution of Cortes,

181

CHAPTER IV. Submission of the Tlascalans-Entry into their City-Weak Policy of Mon-

tezuma-Massacre of the Cholulans-The March resumed-Entrance into the City of Mex-

ico-Interviews with the Emperor Montezuma,

CHAPTER V. Description of Mexico-The Palaces and State of Montezuma-His Collections

of Natural History-Horrible Rites of Sacrifice--Discovery of Treasure,

CHAPTER VI. Seizure of Montezuma-His Caciques Burned at the Stake-Demeanor of

Montezuma-Hostility of the Great Nobles-The Sovereignty of the Spanish Monarch

Acknowledged-Immense Tribute of Treasure,

CHAPTER VII. Imprudent Zeal of Cortes-Resentment of the Mexicans-Critical Condi-

tion of the Spaniards-Transactions at the Court of Spain-Expedition dispatched from

Cuba under Narvaez,

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CHAPTER VIII. Cortes Marches against Narvaez-Defeats and Takes him Prisoner-Great

Accession to his Force,

215

CHAPTER IX. Massacre of the Aztec Chiefs by Alvarado-The Return to Mexico-Hostility

of the Aztecs-Furious Fighting for many Days in that City-The Death of Montezuma, 220

CHAPTER X. The Spaniards Retreat from the City-The "Noche Triste," or Miserable Night

-Terrible Loss on the Causeway-Retreat to Tlascala-Battle of Otumba-Fidelity of the

Tlascalans,

CHAPTER XI. The War Renewed-Success of the Spaniards-Great Force of Indian Allies

-Accession of Guatemnozin to the Aztec Throne-March to the Valley of Mexico-Head-

quarters Established at Tezcuco,

CHAPTER XII. Commencement of the Campaign against Mexico-Taking of Iztapalapan

-Policy of Cortez in Uniting the Natives-Great Accessions to his Power-Vessels Trans-

ported Overland-Various Battles with the Aztecs-Their Courage and Resolution-March

around the Lakes-Great Victory at Xochimilco,

228

234

240

247

250

CHAPTER XIII. Arrival at Tacuba-Grief of Cortes-Conspiracy against him-The Fleet

Launched-Execution of Xicotencatl-Defeat of the Mexican Flotilla-Mexico Blockaded

-General Assault on the City,

CHAPTER XIV. The Siege of Mexico Continued-Constant Fighting-Attempt to Storm the

City-Great Loss of the Spaniards-Terrible Sacrifice of the Prisoners on the Great Temple, 253

CHAPTER XV. The Siege Continued-Indomitable Courage of the Aztecs-Gradual Destruc-

tion of the City-Terrible Suffering of the Besieged-Mexico Taken by Storm-Fearful

Massacre-Capture of Guatemozin-Reflections,

CHAPTER XVI. Transactions after the Siege-Torture of Guatemozin-Settlement of the

Country-Titles and Offices conferred on Cortes-His Ostentations State-His Wise Policy, 266

CHAPTER XVII. Great Acquisitions to the Crown of Spain-Terrible March of Cortes to

Honduras-Murder of Guatemozin-Usurpation at Mexico-Return of Cortes-Vexatious

Commission-Cortes Embarks for Spain-Honors bestowed on him-His Return to Mexico, 270

CHAPTER XVIII. Enterprise of Cortes-His Second Return to Spain-Campaign against

Algiers-Disappointments at Court-His Death-His Character-Fate of the Conquerors, 275

FERNANDO MAGELLAN.

Disputes of Spain and Portugal-Fernando Magellan-His Voyage to the Southward—The

Patagonians-Discovery of the Strait of Magellan-Voyage to the Philippine Isles-Death

of the Commander-Circumnavigation of the Globe,

THE CONQUEST OF PERU.

CHAPTER I. The Colony of Panama-Account of Francisco Pizarro-Alinagro and Luque

-First Voyage of Pizarro-Terrible Loss and Suffering-Failure of the Expedition and

Return-Voyage of Almagro,

CHAPTER II. Meanness of Pedrarius--Contract of Pizarro, Almagro, and Luque-Second

Voyage of Pizarro and Almagro-Ruiz Crosses the Line-Sufferings of Pizarro and his

Men-Discovery of Tacamez-Fight with the Indians-Return of Almagro-The Island

of Gallo-Daring Resolution of Pizarro and Twelve Companions,

CHAPTER III. The Island of Gorgona-Relief from Panama-Discovery of Tumbez-Peru-

vian Treasure-Survey of the Coast-Return to Panama-Pizarro Repairs to Spain-

Audience before the Emperor-Grant of the Crown,

281

268

293

298

CHAPTER IV. The Brothers of Pizarro-Departure from Spain-Third Voyage to Peru-

March along the Const-Valuable Plunder-Arrival at Puna-Battle with the Indians-

Assistance of Saint Michael,

CHAPTER V. The People of Peru-Tradition of their Origin-Government, "A Paternal

Despotism"-Their Civilization-Their Religion-Worship of the Sun-Superstitions-

Division of the Empire-Defeat of Huascar and Enthronement of Atahualpa,

CHAPTER VI. Desertion of Tumbez-March Southward-San Miguel Founded-The Na-

tives enslaved-Pizarro marches in quest of the Inca-Crosses the Andes-Arrival at

Caxamalca-Visit to Atahuallpa-His Indian Demeanor-Daring and Treacherous Reso-

lution of Pizarro,

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CHAPTER VII. Ambuscade of the Spaniards-Visit of Atahuallpa-Impudent Speech of

the Friar Valverde-Answer of the Inca-Seizure of his Person-Massacre of his Attend-

ants-Plunder of his Camp-Agreement for his Ransom-His Demeanor-Expedition to

Pachacamac-Horses shod with Silver,

CHAPTER VIII. Spoil of the Temples of Cuzco-Arrival of Almagro-Division of Immense

Plunder-Scheme for the Murder of the Inca-His Trial, Sentence, and Execution-Hypo-

crisy of Pizarro-Reflections,

CHAPTER IX. Condition of Peru-March to Cuzco-Fight with the Indians-Execution of

Challcuchima-Entrance into Cuzco-Fresh Plunder of Treasure-Coronation of the Inca

Manco Capac-Foundation of Lima-Reception of Hernando in Spain-Disputes of Alma-

gro and the Pizarros,

314

320

326

CHAPTER X. Escape of the Inca Manco-General Rising of the Peruvians-Siege and Burn-

ing of Cuzco-Defeats and Massacres of the Spaniards-The Siege of Cuzco raised-The

Return of Almagro-Imprisonment of the Pizarros-Battle between the Rival Factions-

Defeat and Execution of Almagro-Fate of Hernando,

331

CHAPTER XI. Renewed Hostility of the Inca-Expedition of Gonzalo Pizarro-Arrival at

the Napo-Voyage of Orellana down the Amazon-Terrible Sufferings and Loss of Gon-

zalo and his People-Their Disastrous Return-Arrogance of the Governor--"The Men of

Chili "-Their Poverty and Distress-Their Desperate Resolution-Assassination of Pizarro

-His Character-Sequel,

337

THE DISCOVERY AND INVASION OF FLORIDA.

CHAPTER I. Conquest of Porto Rico, by Ponce de Leon-His Voyage in Search of the

Fountain of Youth-Discovery of Florida-His Second Expedition and Death—The At-

tempt of Ayllon-Of Narvaez-Ingenious Ship-building-Destruction of the Expedition, 345

CHAPTER II. Hernando de Soto-His Return to Spain-Appointed Governor of Cuba and

Florida-Sails to Cuba-Expedition to Florida-March into the Country-Battle at Vita-

chucco-King Tuscaloosa-Desperate Battle at Mauvila-Burning of the Town-Victory

of the Spaniards,

349

CHAPTER III. Discontent of the Cavaliers-Despondency of Soto-He marches Westward

-Winters at Chicaza-Battle and Burning of the Village-Arrival at the Mississippi—

The Little Cacique of Chisca-Passage of the River-March to Arkansas-Return to the

Mississippi,

356

CHAPTER IV. Haughty Message of the Cacique Quigualtanqui-Illness and Death of De

Soto-His Burial in the Mississippi-Fate of the Survivors-Their Voyage to Mexico-

Summary of Spanish Cruelties,

THE DISCOVERY AND SETTLEMENT OF CANADA.

CHAPTER I. Early Voyages to North America-The Fisheries-John Verrazano-Voyages

of Jacques Cartier-He Ascends the St. Lawrence-Quebec-The Chief Donnacona-

Voyage to Hochelaga (Montreal)-Winter in Canada-Suffering-Return-Disastrous

Voyages of Roberval and Cartier-Death of Cartier,

CHAPTER II. Samuel de Champlain-Colony of Port Royal-Quebec Founded-Expedi

tion against the Iroquois-Barbarous Triumph-Montreal Founded-Defeat of Champlain

-His Perseverance in Colonization--Illiberality to the Huguenots-Miserable Condition

of the Canadian Settlements-Champlain appointed Governor-Increase of the Colonies

-Death of Champlain-His Character,

360

367

373

THE SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA.

CHAPTER I. Tardiness of English Enterprise-Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh

-Their Unsuccessful Expeditions-Death of Sir Humphrey-Expeditions dispatched by

Raleigh-All Disastrous-Abandonment of the Attempt to Colonize,

379

CHAPTER II. Captain John Smith-His Youthful Spirit of Adventure-Serves in Holland-

Turns Hermit-His Adventures in France-Distresses-Sails for Italy-Is flung Overboard

-Sails to Egypt-Sea-fight-Travels in Italy, &c.-Fights against the Turks-Devices of

Fireworks,

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CHAPTER III.-Life of Smith, continued-Siege of Regall-He kills three Turks in Single

Combat-The Town taken-Battle of Rotenton-Smith a Slave-Sent to Tartary-Cruelly

treated-Kills his Master and Escapes-Sails for Africa-Sea Fight-Returns to England, 389

CHAPTER IV. New Scheme for Colonizing Virginia-Ill-assorted Adventurers-The Expe-

dition sails from England-Proceeds up James River-Intercourse with the Indians-

Smith Ill treated-Founding of Jamestown-Excursion of Smith-King Powhatan-The

Indians of Virginia-Their Customs and Religion,

CHAPTER V. Vindication of Smith-Famine and Great Mortality-Smith's Exertions-He

Supports the Colony-His Expeditions and Dealings with the Indians-Lazy Colonists-

Smith Captured by the Indians-Conjurations over him-Carried to Powhatan-Saved by

Pocahontas,

CHAPTER VI. Condition of the Colony-Kindness of Pocahontas-Second Arrival of New-

port-Traffic with Powhatan-His Subtilty-Overreached by Smith-Blue Beads-A Sup-

posed Gold Mine-Trouble with the Indians-Suppressed by Smith-He Explores the

Chesapeake Intercourse with the Indians-His Return,

CHAPTER VII. The Voyage of Survey resumed-Veneration of the Indians for Smith-

Skirmishes-Return of the Expedition-Arrival of Newport-Absurd Instructions-Poca-

hontas and her Women-Haughtiness of Powhatan-His Coronation-Unsuccessful Expe-

dition of Newport-Activity of Smith-Ingenious Device against Swearing,

CHAPTER VIII. Disorders in the Colony-Smith's Letter-His Expedition to Surprise Pow-

batan-Beguiling Speeches-Flight of Powhatan-Mutual Treachery-Visit from Pocahon-

tas-Transactions at Pamunkey-Fury of Smith--The Indians Quelled,

CHAPTER IX. Accident at Jamestown-Smith Poisoned-Great Supply of Corn-Morality

of the Day-Trouble with the Indians-Smith takes the King of Paspahegh-Supposed

to Revive the Dead-Wants of the Colony-Lazy Settlers-Speech of Smith-Treachery

of the Germans,

.

CHAPTER X. The New Company-Ill Treatment of Smith-Large Expedition dispatched-

Hurricane-Arrival at Jamestown-Anarchy-Smith Restored-His Troubles with the Set-

tlers-Injured by an Explosion-Leaves Virginia-His Services to the Colony-Sufferings

after his Departure,

395

402

410

416

422

428

434

CHAPTER XI. Smith's Voyage to New England-Survey of the Coast, &c.-Villany of Thos.

Hunt-Smith's Second Expedition-Misfortunes-Pirates-Smith Captured-His Adven-

tures-His Escape-Return to England-His Exertions for the Settlement of New England, 438

CHAPTER XII. Account of Pocahontas-Her Treacherous Capture by the English-Mar-

ried to Mr. Rolfe-Sails for England-Smith's Letter in her Behalf-Their Interview-

Court Favor-Her Death,

CHAPTER XIII. Smith in England-Massacre in Virginia-His Offers-Answers to the Com-

mission-His Writings-His Death-Character and Services,

CHAPTER I. Account of Henry Hudson-His Voyages in Search of a Northerly Passage to

India-Mermaids-Sails for the Dutch in the Half Moon-Lands in Maine-Cruelty to the

Indians-Sails below Virginia-Reaches the Bay of New York,

CHAPTER II. Entrance into New York Harbor-Hudson ascends the North River-Friendly

Intercourse with the Indians-Hostilities-Return to England-Voyage to the North-west

-Mutiny of his Crew-Hudson left to Perish,

CHAPTER III. Voyages of the Dutch-Blok and Christiaanse-New Amsterdam (New York)

Founded-Settlements on the Delaware-Singular Incident-Massacre of the Colonists-

Swedish Settlements-Governor Stuyvesant subdues the Swedes-Claims of the English-

Grant of Charles II.-Expedition to New Amsterdam Seizure of the Dutch Settlements, 466

THE SETTLEMENT OF NEW ENGLAND.

CHAPTER I. Peculiarity of the Puritan Settlement-Persecution of Non-conformists in Eng-

land-Their Retreat into Holland-Resolution to seek a New Home-Voyage to America

-Arrival at Cape Cod-Institution of a Republican Government,

475

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CHAPTER II. The Indians of New England-Thinned by Pestilence-The Pequots, Narra-

gansetts, Pokanokets, Massachusetts, &c.-Their Way of Life-Superstition of the Colon-

ists-Malignity of their Historians,

.

CHAPTER III. Dreary Aspect of New England-The Country. Explored-Voyage to Ply-

mouth Harbor-Fight with the Indians-The Landing-Building of Houses-Sufferings

and Great Mortality-Lions in New England,

CHAPTER IV. Samoset-"Welcome, Englishmen "—Visit from Massasoit-Treaty of Friend-

ship-Great Mortality among the Settlers-Death of Governor Carver-Election of Bradford

-First Duel in New England-Visit to Massasoit-Iyanough-Touching Incident-Chal-

lenge from Canonicus-His Alarm-Fortification of Plymouth,

CHAPTER V. Weston's Colony-Its Miserable Condition-Sickness of Massasoit-Cured by

Winslow His Gratitude-Conspiracy of the Indians-Daring Expedition of Standish-

Killing of the Conspirators-Weston's Colony broken up-Sufferings of the Plymouth Set-

tlers-Seasonable Relief,

.

420

485

459

495

506

CHAPTER VI. Formation of New Settlements-Dissolute Community of Merry Mount-

Broken up-May-pole cut down-Settlement of the Massachusetts-Boston-Character of

the Emigrants-Amusing Regulations and Penalties-Intolerance,

500

CHAPTER VII. Roger Williams-His Liberality and Boldness-Persecuted by the Authori-

ties of Massachusetts-Banished-Takes Refuge with the Indians-Lays the Foundation

of Providence-Procures the Grant of Rhode Island,

CHAPTER VIII. Settlement of Connecticut-Pequot War-Expedition of Mason-Destruction

of the Pequot Fort-Massacres and Subjection of the Race-Bigotry of Early Chroniclers, 510

CHAPTER IX. Increase of the New England Colonies-Success of the Puritans in England-

Persecution of the Quakers-Philip the Wampanoag-Commencement of Philip's War"

-Captain Benjamin Church-His Influence with the Indians-Fights and Skirmishes-

Philip retreats Westward-Rouses the Tribes-Destruction of Villages,

CHAPTER X. Success of the Indians-Attack on Hadley-Goffe, the Regicide-Many Towns

Burned-Destruction of the Narragansett Fort-Great Cruelty to the Indians-Their Re-

venge and Triumph-Capture of Canonchet-His Heroic End,

CHAPTER XI. Philip's War, continued-Fighting-Gradual Reduction of the Indians-

Church Commissioned-He enlists Indian Soldiers-Pursues Philip-Defeats him-Flight

of Philip-His Distress,

515

520

525

CHAPTER XII. Philip Retreats to Mount Hope-Slain in a Skirmish-Disgraceful Usage

of his Remains-Church pursues Annawon-Takes him-Singular Scene-Philip's Regalia

-The War ended-Its Result-Treatment of Prisoners-Philip's Son-Reflections,

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THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.

CHAPTER I Discovery of the Mississippi-Father Marquette and M. Jollet-Their Expe-

dition-Friendly Indians-Sail down the Wisconsin-Enter the Mississippi-The Illinois

Indians-Discovery of the Missouri—The Ohio-"Painted Monsters"-Danger from Say-

ages-They approach the Sea-Return by the Illinois-Death of Marquette,

CHAPTER II. La Salle-Undertakes to Survey the Mississippi-Delayed by Mutiny-Com-

pletes the Enterprise-Sails from France-Misses the Outlet-Enters the Bay of St. Ber-

nard-Unsuccessful Attempt to found a Colony-La Salle murdered by his Followers-

Discoveries of Father Hennepin-His Lies-La Hontan,

CHAPTER III. Fate of La Salle's Colony-Enterprise of Tonti-D'Iberville's Settlements—

Great Distress and Mortality--Gradual Survey of the Country-Law's "Mississippi Scheme"

-Its Failure-Great Destruction of Life--Founding of New Orleans-War with the Nat-

chez and Chickasaws-Later Indian Wars of the West,

Pontiac's War-The Confederacy of Michikinaqua-Tecumseh and the Prophet,

WILLIAM PENN.

CHAPTER I. Early Life of Penn-His Religious Impressions-Joins the Sect of Quakers-

Is turned out of Doors, and becomes a Preacher-Persecutions-Death of his Father-His

First Connection with American Colonization,

555