Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2

Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 - Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched

{Editorial note: The title page of the 1903 source for this e-text identifies the author only as "Schroeder-Lossing" without first names or other identification. The available evidence indicates the work was begun by John Frederick Schroeder (1800-1857) and after his death was completed by Benson John Lossing (1813-1891).} Revised, Enlarged, And Enriched: And With A Special Introduction By Edward C. Towne, B.A. VOLUME II. PART IV. Washington Continental Commander-in-Chief. 1775-1783. CHAP. X. Lord Howe Outgeneraled by Washington XI. Washington Holds Howe in Check XII. Burgoyne's Defeat and Surrender XIII. Washington at Valley Forge XIV. The Battle of Monmouth XV. Washington Directs a Descent on Rhode Island XVI. Washington Prepares to Chastise the Indians XVII. Washington's Operations in the Northern States XVIII. Campaign in the NorthArnold's Treason XIX. Operations at the South XX. Preparations for a New Campaign XXI. The Campaign at the South XXII. Continuation of the Campaign at the South XXIII. Washington Captures Cornwallis XXIV. Final Events of the Revolution * * * * * PART V. Washington, a Private Citizen. 1783-1788. CHAP. I. Washington's Return to Private Life II. Washington President of the Constitutional Convention * * * * * PART VI. Washington as President and in Retirement. 1789-1799. I. Washington Elected First President of the United States II. Washington's Inauguration and First Administration Formed III. Measures for Establishing the Public Credit IV. Establishment of a National Bank V. Political Parties Developed VI. Washington Inaugurates the System of Neutrality VII. Washington Sends Jay to England VIII. Washington Quells the Western Insurrection IX. Washington Signs Jay's Treaty X. Washington Maintains the Treaty-Making Power of the Executive XI. Washington Retires from the Presidency XII. Washington Appointed Lieutenant-General XIII. Last Illness, Death, and Character of Washington * * * * * LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. Vol. II. WASHINGTON AS PRESIDENT VALLEY FORGEWASHINGTON AND LAFAYETTE WASHINGTON AT TRENTON MAJOR-GENERAL BARON STEUBEN PHILIP SCHUYLER HORATIO GATES BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN TREASON OF ARNOLD ROBERT MORRIS LEE'S CAVALRY SKIRMISHING AT THE BATTLE OF GUILFORD GENERAL FRANCIS MARION MAJOR-GENERAL NATHANAEL GREENE ALEXANDER HAMILTON ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL TO HIS OFFICERS LAFAYETTE JOHN JAY INAUGURATION OF WASHINGTON THE FIRST CABINET JOHN HANCOCK JOHN ADAMS WASHINGTON AND FAMILY AT MOUNT VERNON CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL THOMAS JEFFERSON HENRY LAURENS ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 8145
Author: Lossing, Benson John
Release Date: May 1, 2005
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Contributor (Author): Schroeder, John Frederick, 1800-1857