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Title : Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Washington Irving

Author : Washington Irving

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   ASTORIA;
  

  

   OR, ANECDOTES OF AN ENTERPRISE
   

   BEYOND THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
  

  

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      AUTHOR’S INTRODUCTION
     
    

    

     

    

    

     
      CHAPTER I. -- Objects of American Enterprise.-Gold Hunting and Fur
        Trading.-Their Effect on Colonization.-Early French Canadian
        Settlers.-Ottawa and Huron Hunters.-An Indian Trading Camp. Coureurs Des
        Bois, or Rangers of the Woods.-Their Roaming Life.-Their Revels and
        Excesses.-Licensed Traders. Missionaries.-Trading Posts.-Primitive
        French Canadian Merchant.-His Establishment and Dependents.-British
        Canadian Fur Merchant.-Origin of the Northwest Company.-Its
        Constitution.-Its Internal Trade.-A Candidate for the
        Company.-Privations in the Wilderness.-Northwest Clerks. Northwest
        Partners.-Northwest Nabobs.-Feudal Notions in the Forests.-The Lords of
        the Lakes.-Fort William.-Its Parliamentary Hall and Banqueting
        Room.-Wassailing in the Wilderness.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER II. -- Rise of the Mackinaw Company.-Attempt of the American
        Government to Counteract Foreign Influence Over the Indian Tribes.-John
        Jacob Astor.-His Birth-Place.-His Arrival in the United States.-What
        First Turned His Attention to the Fur Trade.-His Character, Enterprises,
        and Success.-His Communications With the American Government.-Origin of
        the American Fur Company
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER III. -- Fur Trade in the Pacific-American Coasting
        Voyages-Russian Enterprises.-Discovery of the Columbia River.-Carver's
        Project to Found a Settlement There.-Mackenzie's Expedition.-Lewis and
        Clarke's Journey Across the Rocky Mountains-Mr. Astor's Grand Commercial
        Scheme.-His Correspondence on the Subject With Mr. Jefferson.-His
        Negotiations With the Northwest Company.-His Steps to Carry His Scheme
        Into Effect.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IV. -- Two Expeditions Set on Foot.-The Tonquin and Her Crew.-
        Captain Thorn, His Character.-The Partners and Clerks- Canadian
        Voyageurs, Their Habits, Employments, Dress, Character, Songs-Expedition
        of a Canadian Boat and Its Crew by Land and Water.-Arrival at New
        York.-Preparations for a Sea Voyage.-Northwest Braggarts.-Underhand
        Precautions- Letter of Instructions.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER V. -- Sailing of the Tonquin.-A Rigid Commander and a Reckless
        Crew.-Landsmen on Shipboard.-Fresh-Water Sailors at Sea.- Lubber
        Nests.-Ship Fare.-A Labrador Veteran-Literary Clerks.-Curious
        Travellers.-Robinson Crusoe's Island.- Quarter-Deck Quarrels.-Falkland
        Islands.-A Wild-Goose Chase.-Port Egmont.-Epitaph Hunting.-Old
        Mortality- Penguin Shooting.-Sportsmen Left in the Lurch.-A Hard
        Pull.-Further Altercations.-Arrival at Owyhee.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VI. -- Owyhee.-Sandwich Islanders-Their Nautical Talents.-
        Tamaahmaah.-His Navy.-His Negotiations.-Views of Mr. Astor With Respect
        to the Sandwich Islands-Karakakooa.- Royal Monopoly of Pork.-Description
        of the Islanders- Gayeties on Shore.-Chronicler of the Island.-Place
        Where Captain Cook was Killed.-John Young, a Nautical Governor.-His
        Story.-Waititi-A Royal Residence.-A Royal Visit-Grand Ceremonials.-Close
        Dealing-A Royal Pork Merchant-Grievances of a Matter-of-Fact Man.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VII. -- Departure From the Sandwich Islands.-Misunderstandings-
        Miseries of a Suspicious Man.-Arrival at the Columbia- Dangerous
        Service.-Gloomy Apprehensions-Bars and Breakers.-Perils of the Ship.
        Disasters of a Boat's Crew.- Burial of a Sandwich Islander.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VIII. -- Mouth of the Columbia.-The Native Tribes.-Their
        Fishing.- Their Canoes.-Bold Navigators-Equestrian Indians and Piscatory
        Indians, Difference in Their Physical Organization.-Search for a Trading
        Site.-Expedition of M'Dougal and David Stuart-Comcomly, the One-Eyed
        Chieftain.- Influence of Wealth in Savage Life.-Slavery Among the
        Natives.-An Aristocracy of Flatheads.-Hospitality Among the
        Chinooks-Comcomly's Daughter.-Her Conquest.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IX. -- Point George-Founding of Astoria-Indian Visitors.-Their
        Reception.-The Captain Taboos the Ship.-Departure of the
        Tonquin.-Comments on the Conduct of Captain Thorn.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER X. -- Disquieting Rumors From the Interior.-Reconnoitring Party-
        Preparations for a Trading Post.-An Unexpected Arrival-A Spy in the
        Camp.-Expedition Into the Interior-Shores of the Columbia-Mount
        Coffin.-Indian Sepulchre.-The Land of Spirits-Columbian
        Valley-Vancouver's Point.-Falls and Rapids.-A Great Fishing Mart.-The
        Village of Wishram.- Difference Between Fishing Indians and Hunting
        Indians- Effects of Habits of Trade on the Indian Character.-Post
        Established at the Oakinagan.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XI. -- Alarm at Astoria.-Rumor of Indian Hostilities.-
        Preparations for Defense.-Tragic Fate of the Tonquin.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XII. -- Gloom at Astoria-An Ingenious Stratagem.-The Small-Pox
        Chief.-Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.-A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman
        of the Forest-An Iroquois Hunter.- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities
        of New Year.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIII. -- Expedition by Land.-Wilson P. Hunt.-His
        Character.-Donald M'Kenzie.-Recruiting Service Among the Voyageurs.-A
        Bark Canoe.-Chapel of St. Anne.-Votive Offerings.-Pious Carousals,-A
        Ragged Regiment.-Mackinaw.-Picture of a Trading Post.-Frolicking
        Voyageurs.-Swells and Swaggerers.- Indian Coxcombs.-A Man of the
        North.-Jockeyship of Voyageurs-Inefficacy of Gold.-Weight of a
        Feather-Mr. Ramsay Crooks-His Character.-His Risks Among the Indians.-
        His Warning Concerning Sioux and Blackfeet.-Embarkation of
        Recruits.-Parting Scenes Between Brothers, Cousins, Wives, Sweethearts,
        and Pot Companions.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIV. -- St. Louis.-Its Situation.-Motley Population.-French
        Creole Traders and Their Dependants.-Missouri Fur Company- Mr. Manuel
        Lisa.-Mississippi Boatmen.-Vagrant Indians. -Kentucky Hunters-Old French
        Mansion-Fiddling-Billiards -Mr. Joseph Miller-His
        Character-Recruits-Voyage Up the Missouri.-Difficulties of the
        River.-Merits of Canadian Voyageurs.-Arrival at the Nodowa.-Mr. Robert
        M'Lellan joins the Party-John Day, a Virginia Hunter. Description of
        Him. -Mr. Hunt Returns to St. Louis.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XV. -- Opposition of the Missouri Fur Company.-Blackfeet
        Indians.- Pierre Dorion, a Half-Breed Interpreter.-Old Dorion and His
        Hybrid Progeny-Family Quarrels.-Cross Purposes Between Dorion and
        Lisa.-Renegadoes From Nodowa.-Perplexities of a Commander.-Messrs.
        Bradbury and Nuttall Join the Expedition.-Legal Embarrassments of Pierre
        Dorion.- Departure From St. Louis.-Conjugal Discipline of a Half-
        Breed.-Annual Swelling of the Rivers.-Daniel Boone, the Patriarch of
        Kentucky.-John Colter.-His Adventures Among the Indians.-Rumors of
        Danger Ahead.-Fort Osage.-An Indian War- Feast.-Troubles in the Dorion
        Family.-Buffaloes and Turkey- Buzzards.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVI. -- Return of Spring.-Appearance of Snakes.-Great Flights of
        Wild Pigeons.-Renewal of the Voyage.-Night Encampments.- Platte
        River.-Ceremonials on Passing It.-Signs of Indian War
        Parties.-Magnificent Prospect at Papillion Creek.- Desertion of Two
        Hunters.-An Irruption Into the Camp of Indian Desperadoes.-Village of
        the Omahas.-Anecdotes of the Tribe.-Feudal Wars of the Indians.-Story of
        Blackbird, the Famous Omaha Chief.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVII. -- Rumors of Danger From the Sioux Tetons.-Ruthless
        Character of Those Savages.-Pirates of the Missouri.-Their Affair with
        Crooks and M'Lellan.-A Trading Expedition Broken Up.- M'Lellan's Vow of
        Vengeance.-Uneasiness in the Camp.- Desertions.-Departure From the Omaha
        Village.-Meeting With Jones and Carson, two Adventurous
        Trappers.-Scientific Pursuits of Messrs. Bradbury and Nuttall.-Zeal of a
        Botanist.-Adventure of Mr. Bradbury with a Ponca Indian.- Expedient of
        the Pocket Compass and Microscope.-A Messenger From Lisa.-Motives for
        Pressing Forward.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVIII. -- Camp Gossip.-Deserters.-Recruits.-Kentucky Hunters.-A
        Veteran Woodman.-Tidings of Mr. Henry.-Danger From the
        Blackfeet.-Alteration of Plans.-Scenery of the River.- Buffalo
        Roads.-Iron Ore.-Country of the Sioux.-A Land of Danger.-apprehensions
        of the Voyageurs.-Indian Scouts.- Threatened Hostilities.-A Council of
        War.-An Array of Battle.-A Parley.-The Pipe of Peace.-Speech-Making.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIX. -- The Great Bend of the Missouri-Crooks and M'Lellan Meet
        With Two of Their Indian Opponents-Wanton Outrage of a White Man the
        Cause of Indian Hostility-Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War
        Party.-Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.-A Friendly Encampment.-Feasting
        and Dancing.- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party-.A Grim Meeting
        Between Old Rivals.-Pierre Dorion in a Fury.-A Burst of chivalry.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XX. -- Features of the Wilderness-Herds of Buffalo.-Antelopes-
        Their Varieties and Habits.-John Day.-His Hunting Strategy-Interview
        with Three Arickaras-Negotiations Between the Rival Parties-The
        Left-Handed and the Big Man, two Arickara Chiefs.-Arickara Village-Its
        Inhabitants- Ceremonials on Landing-A Council Lodge.-Grand Conference-
        Speech of Lisa.-Negotiation for Horses.-Shrewd Suggestion of Gray Eyes,
        an Arickara Chief-Encampment of the Trading Parties.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXI. -- An Indian Horse Fair.-Love of the Indians for Horses-
        Scenes in the Arickara Village.-Indian Hospitality.-Duties of Indian
        Women. Game Habits of the Men.-Their Indolence. -Love of
        Gossiping.-Rumors of Lurking Enemies.-Scouts.- An Alarm.-A Sallying
        Forth.-Indian Dogs.-Return of a Horse -Stealing Party.-An Indian
        Deputation.-Fresh Alarms.-Return of a Successful War Party.-Dress of the
        Arickaras.-Indian Toilet.-Triumphal Entry of the War Party.-Meetings of
        Relations and Friends.-Indian Sensibility.-Meeting of a Wounded Warrior
        and His Mother.-Festivities and Lamentations.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXII. -- Wilderness of the Far West.-Great American
        Desert-Parched Seasons.-Black Hills.-Rocky Mountains.-Wandering and
        Predatory Hordes.-Speculations on What May Be the Future
        Population.-Apprehended Dangers.-A Plot to Desert.-Rose the
        Interpreter.-His Sinister Character-Departure From the Arickara Village.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXIII. -- Summer Weather of the Prairies.-Purity of the
        Atmosphere- Canadians on the March.-Sickness in the Camp.-Big River.-
        Vulgar Nomenclature.-Suggestions About the Original Indian Names.-Camp
        of Cheyennes.-Trade for Horses.-Character of the Cheyennes.-Their
        Horsemanship.-Historical Anecdotes of the Tribe.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXIV. -- New Distribution of Horses-Secret Information of
        Treason in the Camp.-Rose the Interpreter-His Perfidious Character- His
        Plots.-Anecdotes of the Crow Indians.-Notorious Horse Stealers.-Some
        Account of Rose.-A Desperado of the Frontier.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXV. -- Substitute for Fuel on the Prairies.-Fossil Trees.-
        Fierceness of the Buffaloes When in Heat.-Three Hunters Missing.-Signal
        Fires and Smokes.-Uneasiness Concerning the Lost Men.-A Plan to
        Forestall a Rogue.-New Arrangement With Rose.-Return of the Wanderers.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXVI. -- The Black Mountains.-Haunts of Predatory Indians.-Their
        Wild and Broken Appearance.-Superstitions Concerning Them- Thunder
        Spirits.-Singular Noises in the Mountains-Secret Mines.-Hidden
        Treasures.-Mountains in Labor.-Scientific Explanation.-Impassable
        Defiles.-Black-Tailed Deer.-The Bighorn or Ahsahta.-Prospect From a
        Lofty Height.-Plain With Herds of Buffalo.-Distant Peaks of the Rocky
        Mountains.-Alarms in the Camp.-Tracks of Grizzly Bears.- Dangerous
        Nature of This Animal.-Adventures of William Cannon and John Day With
        Grizzly Bears.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXVII. -- Indian Trail.-Rough Mountain Travelling.-Sufferings
        From Hunger and Thirst-Powder River.-Game in Abundance.-A Hunter's
        Paradise.-Mountain Peak Seen at a Great Distance.- One of the Bighorn
        Chain.-Rocky Mountains.-Extent.- Appearance.-Height.-The Great American
        Desert.-Various Characteristics of the Mountains.-Indian Superstitions
        Concerning Them.-Land of Souls.-Towns of the Free and Generous
        Spirits-Happy Hunting Grounds.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXVIII. -- Region of the Crow Indians-Scouts on the
        Lookout-Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.-A Crow Camp.-Presents to the
        Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian
        Friends.-Parting With the Crows.-Perplexities Among the Mountains.-More
        of the Crows.-Equestrian Children.-Search After Stragglers.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXIX -- Mountain Glens.-Wandering Band of Savages-Anecdotes of
        Shoshonies and Flatheads.-Root Diggers-Their Solitary Lurking
        Habits.-Gnomes of the Mountains.-Wind River.- Scarcity of
        Food.-Alteration of Route.-The Pilot Knobs or Tetons.-Branch of the
        Colorado.-Hunting Camp.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXX. -- A Plentiful Hunting Camp.-Shoshonie Hunters-Hoback's
        River -Mad River-Encampment Near the Pilot Knobs.-A
        Consultation.-Preparations for a Perilous Voyage.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXI. -- A Consultation Whether to Proceed by Land or Water-
        Preparations for Boat-Building.-An Exploring Party.-A Party of Trappers
        Detached.-Two Snake Visitors.-Their Report Concerning the
        River.-Confirmed by the Exploring Party.-Mad River Abandoned.-Arrival at
        Henry's Fort.- Detachment of Robinson, Hoback, and Rezner to Trap.-Mr.
        Miller Resolves to Accompany Them.-Their Departure.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXII. -- Scanty Fare.-A Mendicant Snake.-Embarkation on Henry
        River-Joy of the Voyageurs.-Arrival at Snake River.-Rapids and
        Breakers.-Beginning of Misfortunes.-Snake Encampments.-Parley With a
        Savage.-A Second Disaster.- Loss of a Boatman.-The Caldron Linn.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXIII. -- Gloomy Council.-Exploring Parties-Discouraging
        Reports- Disastrous Experiment.-Detachments in Quest of Succor.- Caches,
        How Made.-Return of One of the Detachments- Unsuccessful.-Further
        Disappointments-The Devil's Scuttle-Hole
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXIV. -- Determination of the Party to Proceed on Foot.-Dreary
        Deserts Between Snake River and the Columbia.-Distribution of Effects
        Preparatory to a March-Division of the Party.- Rugged March Along the
        River.-Wild and Broken Scenery.- Shoshonies.-Alarm of a Snake
        Encampment-Intercourse with the Snakes.-Horse Dealing.-Value of a Tin
        Kettle.- Sufferings From Thirst-A Horse Reclaimed.-Fortitude of an
        Indian Woman.-Scarcity of Food.-Dog's Flesh a Dainty.-News of Mr. Crooks
        and His Party.-Painful Travelling Among the Mountains.-Snow Storms.-A
        Dreary Mountain Prospect.-A Bivouac During a Wintry Night.-Return to the
        River Bank.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXV. -- An Unexpected Meeting.-Navigation in a Skin
        Canoe.-Strange Fears of Suffering Men.-Hardships of Mr. Crooks and His
        Comrades.-Tidings of M'Lellan.-A Retrograde March.-A Willow
        Raft.-Extreme Suffering of Some of the Party-Illness of Mr.
        Crooks.-Impatience of Some of the Men.-Necessity of Leaving the Laggards
        Behind.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXVI. -- Mr. Hunt Overtakes the Advance Party.-Pierre Dorion,
        and His Skeleton Horse.-A Shoshonie Camp.-A Justifiable
        Outrage.-Feasting on Horse Flesh.-Mr. Crooks Brought to the
        Camp.-Undertakes to Relieve His Men.-The Skin Ferry- Boat.-Frenzy of
        Prevost.-His Melancholy Fate.-Enfeebled State of John Day.-Mr. Crooks
        Again Left Behind.-The Party Emerge From Among the Mountains.-Interview
        With Shoshonies.- A Guide Procured to Conduct the Party Across a
        Mountain.- Ferriage Across Snake River.-Reunion With Mr Crook's Men.-
        Final Departure From the River.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXVII -- Departure From Snake River-Mountains to the
        North.-Wayworn Travellers-An Increase of the Dorion Family.-A Camp of
        Shoshonies.-A New-Year Festival Among the Snakes.-A Wintry March Through
        the Mountains.-A Sunny Prospect, and Milder Climate.-Indian
        Horse-Tracks.-Grassy Valleys.-A Camp of Sciatogas.-Joy of the
        Travellers.-Dangers of Abundance.- Habits of the Sciatogas.-Fate of
        Carriere.-The Umatilla.- Arrival at the Banks of the Columbia.-Tidings
        of the Scattered Members of the Expedition.-Scenery on the
        Columbia.-Tidings of Astoria-Arrival at the Falls.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXVIII. -- The Village of Wish-ram.-Roguery of the
        Inhabitants.-Their Habitations.-Tidings of Astoria.-Of the Tonquin
        Massacre. -Thieves About the Camp.-A Band of Braggarts-Embarkation.-
        Arrival at Astoria.-A Joyful Reception.-Old Comrade.- Adventures of
        Reed, M'Lellan, and M'Kenzie Among the Snake River Mountains.-Rejoicing
        at Astoria.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXXIX. -- Scanty Fare During the Winter.-A Poor Hunting
        Ground.-The Return of the Fishing Season.-The Uthlecan or Smelt.-Its
        Qualities.-Vast Shoals of it.-Sturgeon.-Indian Modes of Taking It.-The
        Salmon-Different Species.-Nature of the Country About the Coast.-Forests
        and Forest Trees.-A Remarkable Flowering Vine.-Animals.-Birds.-Reptiles-
        Climate West of the Mountains-Mildness of the Temperature.-Soil of the
        Coast and the Interior.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XL. -- Natives in the Neighborhood of Astoria-Their Persons and
        Characteristics.-Causes of Deformity-Their Dress.- Their Contempt of
        Beards-Ornaments-Armor and Weapons.-Mode of Flattening the Head.-Extent
        of the Custom.-Religious Belief.-The Two Great Spirits of the Air and of
        the Fire.- Priests or Medicine Men.-The Rival Idols.-Polygamy a Cause of
        Greatness-Petty Warfare.-Music, Dancing, Gambling.- Thieving a
        Virtue.-Keen Traders-Intrusive Habits- Abhorrence of
        Drunkenness-Anecdote of Comcomly.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLI. -- Spring Arrangements at Astoria.-Various Expeditions Set
        Out.-The Long Narrows.-Pilfering Indians.-Thievish Tribe at
        Wish-ram.-Portage at the Falls-Portage by Moonlight.- An Attack, a
        Route, and a Robbery.-Indian Cure for Cowardice.-A Parley and
        Compromise.-The Despatch Party Turn Back.-Meet Crooks and John
        Day.-Their Sufferings.- Indian Perfidy.-Arrival at Astoria.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLII -- Comprehensive Views.-To Supply the Russian Fur
        Establishment.-An Agent Sent to Russia.-Project of an Annual Ship.-The
        Beaver Fitted Out.-Her Equipment and Crew.-Instructions to the
        Captain.-The Sandwich Islands.-Rumors of the Fate of the
        Tonquin.-Precautions on Reaching the Mouth of the Columbia.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLIII. -- Active Operations at Astoria-Various Expeditions
        Fitted Out.-Robert Stuart and a Party Destined for New York- Singular
        Conduct of John Day.-His Fate.-Piratical Pass and Hazardous
        Portage.-Rattlesnakes.-Their Abhorrence of Tobacco.-Arrival Among the
        Wallah-Wallahs.-Purchase of Horses-Departure of Stuart and His Band for
        the Mountains.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLIV. -- Route of Mr. Stuart-Dreary Wilds.-Thirsty Travelling.-A
        Grove and Streamlet.-The Blue Mountains.-A Fertile Plain With
        Rivulets.-Sulphur Spring-Route Along Snake River- Rumors of White
        Men.-The Snake and His Horse.-A Snake Guide.-A Midnight
        Decampment.-Unexpected Meeting With Old Comrades-Story of Trappers'
        Hardships-Salmon Falls-A Great Fishery.-Mode of Spearing Salmon.-Arrival
        at the Caldron Linn.-State of the Caches.-New Resolution of the Three
        Kentucky Trappers.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLV. -- The Snake River Deserts.-Scanty Fare.-Bewildered
        Travellers-Prowling Indians-A Giant Crow Chief.-A Bully Rebuked-Indian
        Signals.-Smoke on the Mountains.-Mad River.-An Alarm.-An Indian Foray-A
        Scamper.-A Rude Indian joke.-A Sharp-Shooter Balked of His Shot.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLVI. -- Travellers Unhorsed-Pedestrian Preparations-Prying
        Spies. -Bonfires of Baggage-A March on Foot.-Rafting a River-The Wounded
        Elk.-Indian Trails.-Willful Conduct of Mr. M'Lellan.-Grand Prospect From
        a Mountain.-Distant Craters of Volcanoes-Illness of Mr. Crooks.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLVII. -- Ben Jones and a Grizzly Bear.-Rocky Heights-Mountain
        Torrents.-Traces of M'Lellan.-Volcanic Remains-Mineral Earths.-Peculiar
        Clay for Pottery.-Dismal Plight of M'Lellan.-Starvation.-Shocking
        Proposition of a Desperate Man.-A Broken-Down Bull.-A Ravenous
        Meal.-Indian Graves- Hospitable Snakes.-A Forlorn Alliance.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLVIII. -- Spanish River Scenery.-Trail of Crow Indians.-A Snow-
        Storm.-A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.-A Plain of Salt.-Climbing a
        Mountain.-Volcanic Summit.-Extinguished Crater.-Marine
        Shells.-Encampment on a Prairie.- Successful Hunting.-Good
        Cheer.-Romantic Scenery-Rocky Defile.-Foaming Rapids.-The Fiery Narrows.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XLIX. -- Wintry Storms.-A Halt and Council.-Cantonment for the
        Winter.-Fine Hunting Country.-Game of the Mountains and
        Plains.-Successful Hunting-Mr. Crooks and a Grizzly Bear.- The
        Wigwam.-Bighorn and Black-Tails.-Beef and Venison.- Good Quarters and
        Good Cheer.-An Alarm.-An Intrusion.- Unwelcome Guests.-Desolation of the
        Larder.-Gormandizing Exploits of Hungry Savages.-Good Quarters
        Abandoned.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER L. -- Rough Wintry Travelling-Hills and Plains.-Snow and Ice.-
        Disappearance of Game.-A Vast Dreary Plain.-A. Second Halt for the
        Winter.-Another Wigwam.-New Year's Feast.-Buffalo Humps, Tongues, and
        Marrow-Bones.-Return of Spring.-Launch of Canoes.-Bad
        Navigation.-Pedestrian March.-Vast Prairies.-Deserted Camps.-Pawnee
        Squaws.-An Otto Indian.-News of War.-Voyage Down the Platte and the
        Missouri.-Reception at Fort Osage.-Arrival at St. Louis.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LI. -- Agreement Between Mr. Astor and the Russian Fur
        Company-War Between the United States and Great Britain.-Instructions to
        Captain Sowle of the Beaver-Fitting Out of the Lark.- News of the
        Arrival of Mr. Stuart.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LII. -- Banks of the Wallah-Wallah.-Departure of David Stuart
        for the Oakinagan.-Mr. Clarke's Route Up Lewis River.- Chipunnish, or
        Pierced-Nose Indians-Their Character, Appearance, and Habits.-Thievish
        Habits.-Laying Up of the Boats.-Post at Pointed Heart and Spokan
        Rivers.-M'Kenzie, His Route Up the Camoenum.-Bands of Travelling
        Indians.- Expedition of Reed to the Caches.-Adventures of Wandering
        Voyageurs and Trappers.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LIII. -- Departure of Mr. Hunt in the Beaver-Precautions at the
        Factory.-Detachment to the Wollamut.-Gloomy Apprehensions.- Arrival of
        M'Kenzie.-Affairs at the Shahaptan.-News of War.-Dismay of
        M'Dougal.-Determination to Abandon Astoria.- Departure of M'Kenzie for
        the Interior.-Adventure at the Rapids.-Visit to the Ruffians of
        Wish-ram.-A Perilous Situation.-Meeting With M'Tavish and His
        Party.-Arrival at the Shahaptan.-Plundered Caches.-Determination of the
        Wintering Partners Not to Leave the Country.-Arrival of Clarke Among the
        Nez Perces.-The Affair of the Silver Goblet.-Hanging of An
        Indian.-Arrival of the Wintering Partners at Astoria.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LIV. -- The Partners Displeased With M'Dougal.-Equivocal Conduct
        of That Gentleman-Partners Agree to Abandon Astoria.-Sale of Goods to
        M'Tavish.-Arrangements for the Year.-Manifesto Signed by the
        Partners-Departure of M'Tavish for the Interior.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LV. -- Anxieties of Mr. Astor.-Memorial of the Northwest
        Company- Tidings of a British Naval Expedition Against Astoria.-Mr.
        Astor Applies to Government for Protection.-The Frigate Adams Ordered to
        be Fitted Out.-Bright News From Astoria.- Sunshine Suddenly Overclouded.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LVI. -- Affairs of State at Astoria.-M'Dougal Proposes for the
        Hand of An Indian Princess-Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.- Matrimonial
        Notions Among the Chinooks.-Settlements and Pin-Money.-The Bringing Home
        of the Bride.-A Managing Father-in-Law.-Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LVII. -- Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.-A Russian
        Governor.- Roystering Rule.-The Tyranny of the Table-Hard Drinking
        Bargainings.-Voyage to Kamtschatka.-Seal Catching Establishment at St.
        Paul's.-Storms at Sea.-Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich
        Islands.-Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.-Return of Mr. Hunt to
        Astoria.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LVIII. -- Arrangements Among the Partners-Mr. Hunt Sails in the
        Albatross.-Arrives at the Marquesas-News of the Frigate Phoebe.-Mr. Hunt
        Proceeds to the Sandwich Islands.-Voyage of the Lark.-Her
        Shipwreck.-Transactions With the Natives of the Sandwich Islands-Conduct
        of Tamaahmaah.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LIX. -- Arrival of M'Tavish at Astoria.-Conduct of His
        Followers.- Negotiations of M'Dougal and M'Tavish.-Bargain for the
        Transfer of Astoria-Doubts Entertained of the Loyalty of M'Dougal.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LX. -- Arrival of a Strange Sail.-Agitation at Astoria.-Warlike
        Offer of Comcomly.-Astoria Taken Possession of by the
        British.-Indignation of Comcomly at the Conduct of His Son- in-Law.
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER LXI. -- Arrival of the Brig Pedler at Astoria.-Breaking Up of
        the Establishment.-Departure of Several of the Company.- Tragical Story
        Told by the Squaw of Pierre Dorion.-Fate of Reed and His
        Companions.-Attempts of Mr. Astor to Renew His
        Enterprise.-Disappointment.-Concluding Observations and Reflection.
     
    

    

     

     

    

    

     
      APPENDIX
     
    

    

     
      Draught of a Petition to Congress, sent by Mr. Astor in 1812.
     
    

    

     
      AN ACT to enable the American Fur Company,
     
    

    

     
      Letter from Mr. Gallatin to Mr. Astor
     
    

    

     
      Notices of the Present State of the Fur Trade,
     
    

    

     
      Height of the Rocky Mountains.
     
    

   

  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN BONNEVILLE
  

  

   Digested from his journal
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

  

  

   Originally published in 1837
  

  

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   

    

     
      Introductory Notice
     
    

    

     

    

    

     
      1. -- State of the fur trade of the-Rocky Mountains-American
        enterprises-General-Ashley and his associates-Sublette, a famous
        leader-Yearly rendezvous among the mountains- Stratagems and dangers of
        the trade-Bands of trappers- Indian banditti-Crows and Blackfeet
        Mountaineers-Traders of the-Far West-Character and habits of the trapper
     
    

    

     
      2. -- Departure from-Fort Osage-Modes of transportation-Pack-
        horses-Wagons-Walker and Cerre; their characters-Buoyant feelings on
        launching upon the prairies-Wild equipments of the trappers-Their
        gambols and antics-Difference of character between the American and
        French trappers-Agency of the Kansas-General-Clarke-White Plume, the
        Kansas chief-Night scene in a trader's camp-Colloquy between- White
        Plume and the captain-Bee-hunters-Their expeditions-Their feuds with the
        Indians-Bargaining talent of White Plume
     
    

    

     
      3. -- Wide prairies Vegetable productions Tabular hills-Slabs of
        sandstone Nebraska or Platte River-Scanty fare-Buffalo skulls-Wagons
        turned into boats-Herds of buffalo-Cliffs resembling castles-The
        chimney-Scott's Bluffs Story connected with them-The bighorn or
        ahsahta-Its nature and habits-Difference between that and the "woolly
        sheep," or goat of the mountains
     
    

    

     
      4. -- An alarm-Crow-Indians-Their appearance-Mode of approach -Their
        vengeful errand-Their curiosity-Hostility between the Crows and
        Blackfeet-Loving conduct of the Crows- Laramie's Fork-First navigation
        of the-Nebraska-Great elevation of the country-Rarity of the
        atmosphere-Its effect on the wood-work of wagons-Black Hills-Their wild
        and broken scenery-Indian dogs-Crow trophies-Sterile and dreary
        country-Banks of the Sweet Water-Buffalo hunting- Adventure of Tom Cain
        the Irish cook
     
    

    

     
      5. -- Magnificent scenery-Wind River-Mountains-Treasury of waters-A
        stray horse-An Indian trail-Trout streams-The Great Green River
        Valley-An alarm-A band of trappers- Fontenelle, his
        information-Sufferings of thirst- Encampment on the Seedskedee-Strategy
        of rival traders- Fortification of the camp-The-Blackfeet-Banditti of
        the mountains-Their character and habits
     
    

    

     
      6. -- Sublette and his band-Robert-Campbell-Mr. Wyeth and a band of
        "down-easters"-Yankee enterprise-Fitzpatrick-His adventure with the
        Blackfeet-A rendezvous of mountaineers- The battle of-Pierre's Hole-An
        Indian ambuscade- Sublette's return
     
    

    

     
      7. -- Retreat of the Blackfeet-Fontenelle's camp in danger- Captain
        Bonneville and the Blackfeet-Free trappers-Their character, habits,
        dress, equipments, horses-Game fellows of the mountains-Their visit to
        the camp-Good fellowship and good cheer-A carouse-A swagger, a brawl,
        and a reconciliation
     
    

    

     
      8. -- Plans for the winter-Salmon River-Abundance of salmon west of the
        mountains-New arrangements-Caches-Cerre's detachment-Movements
        in-Fontenelle's camp-Departure of the-Blackfeet-Their
        fortunes-Wind-Mountain streams- Buckeye, the Delaware hunter, and the
        grizzly bear-Bones of murdered travellers-Visit to Pierre's Hole-Traces
        of the battle-Nez-Perce-Indians-Arrival at-Salmon River
     
    

    

     
      9. -- Horses turned loose-Preparations for winter quarters- Hungry
        times-Nez-Perces, their honesty, piety, pacific habits, religious
        ceremonies-Captain Bonneville's conversations with them-Their love of
        gambling
     
    

    

     
      10.-- Black Feet in the Horse Prairie-Search after the hunters-
        Difficulties and dangers-A card party in the wilderness- The card party
        interrupted-"Old Sledge" a losing game- Visitors to the camp-Iroquois
        hunters-Hanging-eared Indians
     
    

    

     
      11. -- Rival trapping parties-Manoeuvring-A desperate game- Vanderburgh
        and the Blackfeet-Deserted camp fire-A dark defile-An Indian ambush-A
        fierce melee-Fatal consequences-Fitzpatrick and Bridger-Trappers
        precautions -Meeting with the Blackfeet-More fighting-Anecdote of a
        young-Mexican and an Indian girl.
     
    

    

     
      12. -- A winter camp in the wilderness-Medley of trappers, hunters, and
        Indians-Scarcity of game-New arrangements in the camp-Detachments sent
        to a distance-Carelessness of the Indians when encamped-Sickness among
        the Indians- Excellent character of the Nez-Perces-The Captain's effort
        as a pacificator-A Nez-Perce's argument in favor of war- Robberies, by
        the Black feet-Long suffering of the Nez- Perces-A hunter's Elysium
        among the mountains-More robberies-The Captain preaches up a crusade-The
        effect upon his hearers.
     
    

    

     
      13. -- Story of Kosato, the Renegade Blackfoot.
     
    

    

     
      14. -- The party enters the mountain gorge-A wild fastness among
        hills-Mountain mutton-Peace and plenty-The amorous trapper-A piebald
        wedding-A free trapper's wife-Her gala equipments-Christmas in the
        wilderness.
     
    

    

     
      15. -- A hunt after hunters-Hungry times-A voracious repast- Wintry
        weather-Godin's River-Splendid winter scene on the great-Lava Plain of
        Snake River-Severe travelling and tramping in the snow-Manoeuvres of a
        solitary Indian horseman-Encampment on Snake River-Banneck Indians-The
        horse chief-His charmed life.
     
    

    

     
      16. -- Misadventures of Matthieu and his party-Return to the caches at
        Salmon River-Battle between Nez Perces and Black feet-Heroism of a Nez
        Perce woman-Enrolled among the braves.
     
    

    

     
      17. -- Opening of the caches-Detachments of Cerre and Hodgkiss Salmon
        River Mountains-Superstition of an Indian trapper- Godin's
        River-Preparations for trapping-An alarm-An interruption-A rival
        band-Phenomena of Snake River Plain Vast clefts and chasms-Ingulfed
        streams-Sublime scenery-A grand buffalo hunt.
     
    

    

     
      18. -- Meeting with Hodgkiss-Misfortunes of the Nez Perces- Schemes of
        Kosato, the renegado-His foray into the Horse Prairie-Invasion of Black
        feet-Blue John and his forlorn hope-Their generous enterprise-Their
        fate-Consternation and despair of the village-Solemn obsequies-Attempt
        at Indian trade-Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly-Arrangements for
        autumn-Breaking up of an encampment.
     
    

    

     
      19. -- Precautions in dangerous defiles-Trappers' mode of defence on a
        prairie-A mysterious visitor-Arrival in Green River Valley-Adventures of
        the detachments-The forlorn partisan -His tale of disasters.
     
    

    

     
      20. -- Gathering in Green River valley-Visitings and feastings of
        leaders-Rough wassailing among the trappers-Wild blades of the
        mountains-Indian belles-Potency of bright beads and red blankets-Arrival
        of supplies-Revelry and extravagance -Mad wolves-The lost Indian
     
    

    

     
      21. -- Schemes of Captain Bonneville-The Great Salt Lake Expedition to
        explore it-Preparations for a journey to the Bighorn
     
    

    

     
      22. -- The Crow country-A Crow paradise Habits of the Crows- Anecdotes
        of Rose, the renegade white man-His fights with the Blackfeet-His
        elevation-His death-Arapooish, the Crow chief-His eagle Adventure of
        Robert Campbell-Honor among Crows
     
    

    

     
      23. -- Departure from-Green River valley-Popo-Agie-Its course- The
        rivers into which it runs-Scenery of the Bluffs the great Tar
        Spring-Volcanic tracts in the Crow country- Burning Mountain of Powder
        River-Sulphur springs-Hidden fires-Colter's Hell-Wind River-Campbell's
        party- Fitzpatrick and his trappers-Captain Stewart, an amateur
        traveller-Nathaniel Wyeth-Anecdotes of his expedition to the Far
        West-Disaster of Campbell's party-A union of bands-The Bad Pass-The
        rapids-Departure of Fitzpatrick- Embarkation of peltries-Wyeth and his
        bull boat-Adventures of Captain-Bonneville in the Bighorn
        Mountains-Adventures in the plain-Traces of Indians-Travelling
        precautions- Dangers of making a smoke-The rendezvous
     
    

    

     
      24. -- Adventures of the party of ten-The-Balaamite mule-A dead
        point-The mysterious elks-A night attack-A retreat- Travelling under an
        alarm-A joyful meeting-Adventures of the other party-A decoy elk-Retreat
        to an island-A savage dance of triumph-Arrival at Wind River
     
    

    

     
      25. -- Captain Bonneville sets out for Green River valley-Journey up the
        Popo Agie-Buffaloes-The staring white bears-The smok-The warm
        springs-Attempt to traverse the Wind River Mountains-The Great Slope
        Mountain dells and chasms- Crystal lakes-Ascent of a snowy peak-Sublime
        prospect-A panorama "Les dignes de pitie," or wild men of the mountains
     
    

    

     
      26. -- A retrogade move Channel of a mountain torrent-Alpine
        scenery-Cascades-Beaver valleys-Beavers at work-Their architecture-Their
        modes of felling trees-Mode of trapping beaver-Contests of skill-A
        beaver "up to trap"-Arrival at the Green River caches
     
    

    

     
      27. -- Route toward-Wind River-Dangerous neighborhood-Alarms and
        precautions-A sham encampment-Apparition of an Indian spy- Midnight
        move-A mountain defile-The Wind River valley- Tracking a party-Deserted
        camps-Symptoms of Crows-Meeting of comrades-A trapper entrapped-Crow
        pleasantry-Crow spies-A decampment-Return to Green River valley-Meeting
        with Fitzpatrick's party-Their adventures among the Crows- Orthodox
        Crows
     
    

    

     
      28. -- A region of natural curiosities-The plain of white clay- Hot
        springs-The Beer Spring-Departure to seek the free trappers-Plain of
        Portneuf-Lava-Chasms and gullies- Bannack Indians-Their hunt of the
        buffalo-Hunter's feast- Trencher heroes-Bullying of an absent foe-The
        damp comrade-The Indian spy-Meeting with Hodgkiss-His
        adventures-Poordevil Indians-Triumph of the Bannacks- Blackfeet policy
        in war
     
    

    

     
      29. -- Winter camp at the Portneuf-Fine springs-The Bannack
        Indians-Their honesty-Captain-Bonneville prepares for an
        expedition-Christmas-The American-Falls-Wild scenery- Fishing
        Falls-Snake Indians-Scenery on the Bruneau-View of volcanic country from
        a mountain-Powder River- Shoshokoes, or Root Diggers-Their character,
        habits, habitations, dogs-Vanity at its last shift
     
    

    

     
      30. -- Temperature of the climate-Root Diggers on horseback-An Indian
        guide-Mountain prospects-The Grand Rond- Difficulties on Snake River-A
        scramble over the Blue Mountains-Sufferings from hunger-Prospect of the
        Immahah Valley-The exhausted traveller
     
    

    

     
      31. -- Progress in the valley-An Indian cavalier-The captain falls into
        a lethargy-A Nez-Perce patriarch-Hospitable treatment-The bald
        head-Bargaining-Value of an old plaid cloak-The family horse-The cost of
        an Indian present
     
    

    

     
      32. -- Nez-Perce camp-A chief with a hard name-The Big Hearts of the
        East-Hospitable treatment-The Indian guides- Mysterious councils-The
        loquacious chief-Indian tomb- Grand Indian reception-An Indian
        feast-Town-criers- Honesty of the Nez-Perces-The captain's attempt at
        healing.
     
    

    

     
      33. -- Scenery of the Way-lee-way-A substitute for tobacco- Sublime
        scenery of-Snake River-The garrulous old chief and his cousin-A
        Nez-Perce meeting-A stolen skin-The scapegoat dog-Mysterious
        conferences-The little chief-His hospitality-The captain's account of
        the United States-His healing skill
     
    

    

     
      34. -- Fort Wallah-Wallah-Its commander-Indians in its
        neighborhood-Exertions of Mr. Pambrune for their
        improvement-Religion-Code of laws-Range of the Lower Nez Perces-Camash,
        and other roots-Nez-Perce horses- Preparations for departure-Refusal of
        supplies-Departure- A laggard and glutton
     
    

    

     
      35. -- The uninvited guest-Free and easy manners-Salutary jokes- A
        prodigal son-Exit of the glutton-A sudden change in fortune-Danger of a
        visit to poor relations-Plucking of a prosperous man-A vagabond toilet-A
        substitute for the very fine horse-Hard travelling-The uninvited guest
        and the patriarchal colt-A beggar on horseback-A catastrophe-Exit of the
        merry vagabond
     
    

    

     
      36. -- The difficult mountain-A smoke and consultation-The captain's
        speech-An icy turnpike-Danger of a false step- Arrival on Snake
        River-Return to-Portneuf-Meeting of comrades
     
    

    

     
      37. -- Departure for the rendezvous-A war party of Blackfeet-A mock
        bustle-Sham fires at night-Warlike precautions- Dangers of a night
        attack-A panic among horses-Cautious march-The Beer Springs-A mock
        carousel-Skirmishing with buffaloes-A buffalo bait-Arrival at the
        rendezvous- Meeting of various bands
     
    

    

     
      38. -- Plan of the Salt Lake expedition-Great sandy deserts- Sufferings
        from thirst-Ogden's-River-Trails and smoke of lurking savages-Thefts at
        night-A trapper's revenge- Alarms of a guilty conscience-A murderous
        victory- Californian mountains-Plains along the-Pacific-Arrival
        at-Monterey-Account of the place and neighborhood-Lower- California-Its
        extent-The Peninsula-Soil-Climate- Production-Its settlements by the
        Jesuits-Their sway over the Indians-Their expulsion-Ruins of a
        missionary establishment-Sublime scenery-Upper California Missions-
        Their power and policy-Resources of the country-Designs of foreign
        nations
     
    

    

     
      39. -- Gay life at Monterey-Mexican horsemen-A bold dragoon-Use of the
        lasso-Vaqueros-Noosing a bear-Fight between a bull and a bear-Departure
        from Monterey-Indian horse stealers- Outrages committed by the
        travellers-Indignation of Captain Bonneville
     
    

    

     
      40. -- Traveller's tales-Indian lurkers-Prognostics of Buckeye Signs and
        portents-The medicine wolf-An alarm-An ambush The captured
        provant-Triumph of Buckeye-Arrival of supplies Grand
        carouse-Arrangements for the year-Mr. Wyeth and his new-levied band.
     
    

    

     
      41. -- A voyage in a bull boat.
     
    

    

     
      42. -- Departure of Captain Bonneville for the Columbia-Advance of
        Wyeth-Efforts to keep the lead-Hudson's Bay party-A junketing-A
        delectable beverage-Honey and alcohol-High carousing-The Canadian "bon
        vivant"-A cache-A rapid move Wyeth and his plans-His travelling
        companions-Buffalo hunting More conviviality-An interruption.
     
    

    

     
      43. -- A rapid march-A cloud of dust-Wild horsemen-"High Jinks"
        Horseracing and rifle-shooting-The game of hand-The fishing season-Mode
        of fishing-Table lands-Salmon fishers-The captain's visit to an Indian
        lodge-The Indian girl-The pocket mirror-Supper-Troubles of an evil
        conscience.
     
    

    

     
      44. -- Outfit of a trapper-Risks to which he is subjected- Partnership
        of trappers-Enmity of Indians-Distant smoke-A country on fire-Gun
        Greek-Grand Rond-Fine pastures- Perplexities in a smoky
        country-Conflagration of forests.
     
    

    

     
      45. -- The Shynses-Their traffic-Hunting-Food-Horses-A horse-
        race-Devotional feeling of the Skynses, Nez Perces and
        Flatheads-Prayers-Exhortations-A preacher on horseback Effect of
        religion on the manners of the tribes-A new light.
     
    

    

     
      46. -- Scarcity in the camp-Refusal of supplies by the Hudson's Bay
        Company-Conduct of the Indians-A hungry retreat-John Day's River-The
        Blue Mountains-Salmon fishing on Snake River Messengers from the Crow
        country-Bear River Valley- immense migration of buffalo-Danger of
        buffalo hunting-A wounded Indian-Eutaw Indians-A "surround" of
        antelopes.
     
    

    

     
      47. -- A festive winter-Conversion of the Shoshonies-Visit of two free
        trappers-Gayety in the camp-A touch of the tender passion-The reclaimed
        squaw-An Indian fine lady-An elopement-A pursuit-Market value of a bad
        wife.
     
    

    

     
      48. -- Breaking up of winter quarters-Move to Green River-A trapper and
        his rifle-An arrival in camp-A free trapper and his squaw in
        distress-Story of a Blackfoot belle.
     
    

    

     
      49. -- Rendezvous at Wind River-Campaign of Montero and his brigade in
        the Crow country-Wars between the Crows and Blackfeet-Death-of
        Arapooish-Blackfeet lurkers-Sagacity of the horse-Dependence of the
        hunter on his horse-Return to the settlements.
     
    

    

     

    

    

     
      Appendix
     
    

    

     
      Wreck of a Japanese Junk on the Northwest Coast
     
    

    

     
      Instructions to Captain Bonneville
     
    

   

  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   OLD CHRISTMAS
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    Christmas
   
  

  

   
    The Stage-coach
   
  

  

   
    Christmas Eve
   
  

  

   
    Christmas Day
   
  

  

   
    The Christmas Dinner
   
  

  

   
    Notes
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   THE SKETCH BOOK
   

   of
   

   GEOFFREY CRAYON, GENT.
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    THE SKETCH-BOOK OF GEOFFREY CRAYON, GENT.
   
  

  

   
    PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION.
   
  

  

   
    THE SKETCH BOOK.
   
  

  

   
    THE AUTHOR’S ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF
   
  

  

   
    THE VOYAGE.
   
  

  

   
    ROSCOE.
   
  

  

   
    THE WIFE.
   
  

  

   
    RIP VAN WINKLE.
   
  

  

   
    ENGLISH WRITERS ON AMERICA.
   
  

  

   
    RURAL LIFE IN ENGLAND.
   
  

  

   
    THE BROKEN HEART.
   
  

  

   
    THE ART OF BOOK-MAKING.
   
  

  

   
    A ROYAL POET.
   
  

  

   
    THE COUNTRY CHURCH.
   
  

  

   
    THE WIDOW AND HER SON.
   
  

  

   
    A SUNDAY IN LONDON.*
   
  

  

   
    THE BOAR’S HEAD TAVERN, EASTCHEAP.
   
  

  

   
    THE MUTABILITY OF LITERATURE.
   
  

  

   
    RURAL FUNERALS.
   
  

  

   
    THE INN KITCHEN.
   
  

  

   
    THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM.
   
  

  

   
    WESTMINSTER ABBEY.
   
  

  

   
    CHRISTMAS.
   
  

  

   
    THE STAGE-COACH.
   
  

  

   
    CHRISTMAS EVE.
   
  

  

   
    CHRISTMAS DAY.
   
  

  

   
    THE CHRISTMAS DINNER.
   
  

  

   
    LONDON ANTIQUES.
   
  

  

   
    LITTLE BRITAIN.
   
  

  

   
    STRATFORD-ON-AVON.
   
  

  

   
    TRAITS OF INDIAN CHARACTER.
   
  

  

   
    PHILIP OF POKANOKET.
   
  

  

   
    JOHN BULL.
   
  

  

   
    THE PRIDE OF THE VILLAGE.
   
  

  

   
    THE ANGLER.
   
  

  

   
    THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW.
   
  

  

   
    L’ENVOY.*
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   THE CRAYON PAPERS
  

  

   By Geoffrey Crayon
  

  

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    MOUNTJOY, OR SOME PASSAGES OUT OF THE LIFE OF A CASTLE-BUILDER
   
  

  

   
    THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE
   
  

  

   
    DON JUAN
   
  

  

   
    BROEK
   
  

  

   
    SKETCHES IN PARIS IN 1825
   
  

  

   
    ENGLISH AND FRENCH CHARACTER
   
  

  

   
    THE TUILERIES AND WINDSOR CASTLE
   
  

  

   
    THE FIELD OF WATERLOO
   
  

  

   
    PARIS AT THE RESTORATION
   
  

  

   
    AMERICAN RESEARCHES IN ITALY
   
  

  

   
    THE TAKING OF THE VEIL
   
  

  

   
    THE CHARMING LETORIÈRES
   
  

  

   
    THE EARLY EXPERIENCES OF RALPH RINGWOOD
   
  

  

   
    THE SEMINOLES
   
  

  

   
    ORIGIN OF THE WHITE, THE RED, AND THE BLACK MEN
   
  

  

   
    THE CONSPIRACY OF NEAMATHLA
   
  

  

   
    LETTER FROM GRANADA
   
  

  

   
    ABDERAHMAN
   
  

  

   
    THE WIDOW’S ORDEAL
   
  

  

   
    THE CREOLE VILLAGE
   
  

  

   
    A CONTENTED MAN
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   CHRONICLE OF THE CONQUEST OF GRANADA
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    EXPANDED CONTENTS.
   
  

  

   
    INTRODUCTION.
   
  

  

   
    NOTE TO THE REVISED EDITION.
   
  

  

  

  

   
    
     
      A CHRONICLE OF THE CONQUEST OF GRANADA.
     
    
   
  

  

  

  

   
    CHAPTER I. -- Of the Kingdom of Granada, and the Tribute which it Paid to
      the Castilian Crown.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER II. -- Of the Embassy of Don Juan de Vera to Demand Arrears of
      Tribute from the Moorish Monarch.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER III. -- Domestic Feuds in the Alhambra—Rival Sultanas—Predictions
      concerning Boabdil, the Heir to the Throne—How Ferdinand Meditates
      War against Granada, and how he is Anticipated.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER IV. -- Expedition of the Muley Abul Hassan against the Fortress of
      Zahara.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER V. -- Expedition of the Marques of Cadiz against Alhama.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER VI. -- How the People of Granada were Affected on Hearing of the
      Capture of the Alhama; and how the Moorish King sallied forth to Regain
      it.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER VII. -- How the Duke of Medina Sidonia and the Chivalry of
      Andalusia Hastened to the Relief of Alhama.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER VIII. -- Sequel of the Events at Alhama.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER IX. -- Events at Granada, and Rise of the Moorish King, Boabdil el
      Chico.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER X. -- Royal Expedition against Loxa.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XI. -- How Muley Abul Hassan made a Foray into the Lands of Medina
      Sidonia, and how he was Received.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XII. -- Foray of Spanish Cavaliers among the Mountains of Malaga.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XIII. -- Effects of the Disasters among the Mountains of Malaga.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XIV. -- How King Boabdil el Chico Marched over the Border.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XV. -- How the Count de Cabra sallied forth from his Castle in
      Quest of King Boabdil.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XVI. -- The Battle of Lucena.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XVII. -- Lamentations of the Moors for the Battle of Lucena.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XVIII. -- How Muley Abul Hassan Profited by the Misfortunes of his
      Son Boabdil.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XIX. -- Captivity of Boabdil el Chico.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XX. -- Of the Treatment of Boabdil by the Castilian Sovereigns.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXI. -- Return of Boabdil from Captivity.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXII. -- Foray of the Moorish Alcaydes, and Battle of Lopera.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXIII. -- Retreat of Hamet el Zegri, Alcayde of Ronda.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXIV. -- Of the reception at Court of the Count de Cabra and the
      Alcayde de los Donceles.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXV. -- How the Marques of Cadiz concerted to Surprise Zahara, and
      the Result of his Enterprise.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXVI. -- Of the Fortress of Alhama, and how Wisely it was Governed
      by the Count de Tendilla.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXVII.-- Foray of Christian Knights into the Territory of the
      Moors.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXVIII.-- Attempt of El Zagal to Surprise Boabdil in Almeria.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXIX. -- How King Ferdinand Commenced another Campaign against the
      Moors, and how he Laid Siege to Coin and Cartama.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXX. -- Siege of Ronda.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXI. -- How the People of Granada invited El Zagal to the Throne,
      and how he Marched to the Capital.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXII. -- How the Count de Cabra attempted to Capture another
      King, and how he Fared in his Attempt.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXIII. -- Expedition against the Castles of Cambil and Albahar.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXIV. -- Enterprise of the Knights of Calatrava against Zalea.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXV. -- Death of Muley Abul Hassan.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXVI. -- Of the Christian Army which Assembled at the City of
      Cordova.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXVII. -- How Fresh Commotions broke out in Granada, and how the
      People undertook to Allay them.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXVIII. -- How King Ferdinand held a Council of War at the Rock
      of the Lovers.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XXXIX. -- XXXIX......How the Royal Army appeared Before the City
      of Loxa, and how it was Received; and of the Doughty Achievements of the
      English Earl.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XL. -- Conclusion of the Siege of Loxa.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLI. -- Capture of Illora.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLII. -- Of the Arrival of Queen Isabella at the Camp before
      Moclin; and of the Pleasant Sayings of the English Earl.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLIII. -- How King Ferdinand Attacked Moclin, and of the Strange
      Events that attended its Capture.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLIV. -- How King Ferdinand Foraged the Vega; and of the Battle of
      the Bridge of Pinos, and the Fate of the two Moorish Brothers.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLV. -- Attempt of El Zagal upon the Life of Boabdil, and how the
      Latter was Roused to Action.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLVI. -- How Boabdil returned Secretly to Granada, and how he was
      Received.—Second Embassy of Don Juan de Vera, and his Perils in the
      Alhambra.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLVII. -- How King Ferdinand laid Siege to Velez Malaga.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLVIII. -- How King Ferdinand and his Army were Exposed to
      Imminent Peril before Velez Malaga.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XLIX. -- Result of the Stratagem of El Zagal to Surprise King
      Ferdinand.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER L. -- How the People of Granada Rewarded the Valor of El Zagal.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LI. -- Surrender of the Velez Malaga and Other Places.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LII. -- Of the City of Malaga and its Inhabitants.—Mission
      of Hernando del Pulgar.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LIII. -- Advance of King Ferdinand against Malaga.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LIV. -- Siege of Malaga.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LV. -- Siege of Malaga continued.—Obstinacy of Hamet el
      Zegri.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LVI. -- Attack of the Marques of Cadiz upon Gibralfaro.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LVII. -- Siege of Malaga continued.—Stratagems of Various
      Kinds.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LVIII. -- Sufferings of the People of Malaga.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LIX. -- How a Moorish Santon Undertook to Deliver the City of
      Malaga from the Power of its Enemies.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LX. -- How Hamet el Zegri was Hardened in his Obstinacy by the
      Arts of a Moorish Astrologer.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXI. -- Siege of Malaga continued.—Destruction of a Tower by
      Francisco Ramirez de Madrid.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXII. -- How the People of Malaga expostulated with Hamet el
      Zegri.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXIII. -- How Hamet el Zegri Sallied forth with the Sacred Banner
      to Attack the Christian Camp.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXIV. -- How the City of Malaga Capitulated.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXV. -- Fulfilment of the Prophecy of the Dervise.—Fate of
      Hamet el Zegri.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXVI. -- How the Castilian Sovereigns took Possession of the City
      of Malaga, and how King Ferdinand signalized himself by his Skill in
      Bargaining with the Inhabitants for their Ransom.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXVII. -- How King Ferdinand prepared to Carry the War into a
      Different Part of the Territories of the Moors.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXVIII. -- How King Ferdinand Invaded the Eastern Side of the
      Kingdom of Granada, and how He was Received by El Zagal.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXIX. -- How the Moors made Various Enterprises against the
      Christians.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXX. -- How King Ferdinand prepared to Besiege the City of Baza,
      and how the City prepared for Defence.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXI. -- The Battle of the Gardens before Baza.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXII. -- Siege of Baza.—Embarrassments of the Army.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXIII. -- Siege of Baza continued.—How King Ferdinand
      completely Invested the City.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXIV. -- Exploit of Hernan Perez del Pulgar and Other Cavaliers.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXV. -- Continuation of the Siege of Baza.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXVI. -- How Two Friars from the Holy Land arrived at the Camp.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXVII. -- How Queen Isabella devised Means to Supply the Army
      with Provisions.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXVIII. -- Of the Disasters which Befell the Camp.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXIX. -- Encounters between the Christians and Moors before Baza,
      and the Devotion of the Inhabitants to the Defence of their City.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXX. -- How Queen Isabella arrived at the Camp, and the
      Consequences of her Arrival.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXI. -- Surrender of Baza.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXII. -- Submission of El Zagal to the Castilian Sovereigns.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXIII. -- Events at Granada subsequent to the Submission of El
      Zagal.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXIV. -- How King Ferdinand turned his Hostilities against the
      City of Granada.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXV. -- The Fate of the Castle of Roma.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXVI. -- How Boabdil el Chico took the Field, and his Expedition
      against Alhendin.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXVII. -- Exploit of the Count de Tendilla.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXVIII. -- Expedition of Boabdil el Chico against Salobrena.—Exploit
      of Hernan Perez del Pulgar.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER LXXXIX. -- How King Ferdinand Treated the People of Guadix, and
      how El Zagal Finished his Regal Career.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XC. -- Preparations of Granada for a Desperate Defence.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCI. -- How King Ferdinand conducted the Siege cautiously, and how
      Queen Isabella arrived at the Camp.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCII. -- Of the Insolent Defiance of Tarfe the Moor, and the
      Daring Exploit of Hernan Perez del Pulgar.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCIII. -- How Queen Isabella took a View of the City of Granada,
      and how her Curiosity cost the Lives of many Christians and Moors.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCIV. -- The Last Ravage before Granada.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCV. -- Conflagration of the Christian Camp.—Building of
      Santa Fe.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCVI. -- Famine and Discord in the City.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCVII. -- Capitulation of Granada.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCVIII. -- Commotions in Granada.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER XCIX. -- Surrender of Granada.
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER C. -- How the Castilian Sovereigns took Possession of Granada.
   
  

  

  

  

   
    -- APPENDIX.
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   LIFE OF WASHINGTON;
  

  

   CONDENSED FROM THE LARGER WORK OF WASHINGTON IRVING.
  

  

   FOR YOUNG PERSONS AND FOR THE USE OF SCHOOLS.
  

  

   1876.
  

  

   

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS.
  

  

  

   

  

  

   
    

     
      
       I.
      
     
     
      Birth of Washington.—His Boyhood.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       II.
      
     
     
      Washington's Youth.—First Surveying Expedition.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       III.
      
     
     
      Rival Claims of the English and the French.—Preparations for
          Hostilities.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       IV.
      
     
     
      Washington's Mission to the French Commander.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       V.
      
     
     
      Military Expedition to the Frontier.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       VI.
      
     
     
      Misfortunes.—Capitulation of Fort Necessity.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       VII.
      
     
     
      A Campaign under General Braddock.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       VIII.
      
     
     
      Braddock's Advance.—His Defeat.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       IX.
      
     
     
      Washington in Command.—Panics on the Frontier.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       X.
      
     
     
      Frontier Service.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XI.
      
     
     
      Operations against the French.—Washington's Marriage.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XII.
      
     
     
      Campaigns in the North.—Washington at Mount Vernon.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XIII.
      
     
     
      Colonial Discontents.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XIV.
      
     
     
      Expedition to the Ohio.—Tea Tax.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XV.
      
     
     
      The First General Congress.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XVI.
      
     
     
      Military Measures.—Affairs at Lexington.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XVII.
      
     
     
      Capture of Ticonderoga and Crown Point.—Washington appointed
          Commander-in-Chief.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XVIII.
      
     
     
      Battle of Bunker Hill.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XIX.
      
     
     
      Washington on his Way to the Camp.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XX.
      
     
     
      Siege of Boston.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXI.
      
     
     
      Projects for the Invasion of Canada.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXII.
      
     
     
      War along the Coast.—Progress of the Siege.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXIII.
      
     
     
      Affairs in Canada.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXIV.
      
     
     
      Incidents of the Camp.—Arnold before Quebec.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXV.
      
     
     
      Washington's Perplexities.—New York in Danger.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXVI.
      
     
     
      Attack on Quebec.—Affairs in New York.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXVII.
      
     
     
      Movements before Boston.—Its Evacuation.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXVIII.
      
     
     
      Reverses in Canada.—The Highlands.—Close of the Invasion
          of Canada.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXIX.
      
     
     
      The Army in New York.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXX.
      
     
     
      Proceedings of Lord Howe.—Gates and Schuyler.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXI.
      
     
     
      The War in the South.—Affairs in the Highlands.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXII.
      
     
     
      Battle of Long Island.—Retreat.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXIII.
      
     
     
      Retreat from New York Island.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXIV.
      
     
     
      Retreat through Westchester County.—Battle of White Plains.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXV.
      
     
     
      Washington at Peekskill.—The Northern Army.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXVI.
      
     
     
      Capture of Fort Washington and Garrison.—Retreat through New
          Jersey.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXVII.
      
     
     
      Retreat across the Delaware.—Battle of Trenton.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXVIII.
      
     
     
      Washington recrosses the Delaware.—Battle of Princeton.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XXXIX.
      
     
     
      The Army at Morristown.—Attack on Peekskill.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XL.
      
     
     
      The Northern Army.—British Expedition to Connecticut.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLI.
      
     
     
      The Highlands.—Movements of the Army.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLII.
      
     
     
      Invasion from Canada.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLIII.
      
     
     
      Exploits and Movements.—Howe in the Chesapeake.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLIV.
      
     
     
      Advance of Burgoyne.—Battle of Oriskany.—Battle of
          Bennington.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLV.
      
     
     
      Battle of the Brandywine.—Fall of Philadelphia.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLVI.
      
     
     
      The Northern Invasion.—Fall of the Highland Forts.—Defeat
          and Surrender of Burgoyne.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLVII.
      
     
     
      Battle of Germantown.—Hostilities on the Delaware.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLVIII.
      
     
     
      The Army on the Schuylkill.—At Valley Forge.—The Conway
          Cabal.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       XLIX.
      
     
     
      Exploits of Lee and Lafayette.—British Commissioners.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       L.
      
     
     
      Evacuation of Philadelphia.—Battle of Monmouth Court House.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LI.
      
     
     
      Arrival of a French Fleet.—Massacre at Wyoming Valley.—Capture
          of Savannah.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LII.
      
     
     
      Washington in Philadelphia.—Indian Warfare.—Capture of
          Stony Point.—Ravages in Connecticut.—Repulse at Savannah.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LIII.
      
     
     
      Army at Morristown.—Arnold in Philadelphia.—Charleston
          Besieged.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LIV.
      
     
     
      Discontents in the Army.—Fall of Charleston.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LV.
      
     
     
      Marauds in the Jerseys.—The French Fleet at Newport.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LVI.
      
     
     
      Battle of Camden.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LVII.
      
     
     
      The Treason of Arnold.—Trial and Execution of André.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LVIII.
      
     
     
      Plan to entrap Arnold.—Projects against New York.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LIX.
      
     
     
      The War in the South.—Battle of King's Mountain.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LX.
      
     
     
      Hostilities in the South.—Mutiny.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXI.
      
     
     
      Battle of the Cowpens.—Battle of Guilford Court-house.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXII.
      
     
     
      The War in Virginia.—Demonstrations against New York.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXIII.
      
     
     
      Ravages in Virginia.—Operations in Carolina.—Attack on New
          London.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXIV.
      
     
     
      Operations before Yorktown.—Greene in the South.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXV.
      
     
     
      Siege and Surrender of Yorktown.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXVI.
      
     
     
      Dissolution of the Combined Armies.—Discontents in the Army.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXVII.
      
     
     
      News of Peace.—Washington's Farewell to the Army, and
          Resignation of his Commission.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXVIII.
      
     
     
      Washington at Mount Vernon.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXIX.
      
     
     
      The Constitutional Convention.—Washington elected President.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXX.
      
     
     
      Organization of the New Government.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXXI.
      
     
     
      Financial Difficulties.—Party Jealousies.—Operations
          against the Indians.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXXII.
      
     
     
      Tour Southward.—Defeat of St. Clair.—Dissensions in the
          Cabinet.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXXIII.
      
     
     
      Washington's Second Term.—Difficulties with the French
          Ambassador.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXXIV.
      
     
     
      Neutrality.—Whiskey Insurrection.—Wayne's Success against
          the Indians.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXXV.
      
     
     
      Jay's Treaty.—Party Claims.—Difficulties with France.—Farewell
          Address.
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LXXVI.
      
     
     
      Washington's Retirement and Death.
     
     
     
    

   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   ABBOTSFORD AND NEWSTEAD ABBEY
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    ARRIVAL AT THE ABBEY.
   
  

  

   
    THE ABBEY GARDEN.
   
  

  

   
    PLOUGH MONDAY.
   
  

  

   
    OLD SERVANTS.
   
  

  

   
    SUPERSTITIONS OF THE ABBEY.
   
  

  

   
    ANNESLEY HALL.
   
  

  

   
    THE LAKE.
   
  

  

   
    ROBIN HOOD AND SHERWOOD FOREST.
   
  

  

   
    THE ROOK CELL.
   
  

  

   
    THE LITTLE WHITE LADY.
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   OLIVER GOLDSMITH
  

  

   A Biography
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    PREFACE
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER ONE -- I. Birth and Parentage—Characteristics of the
      Goldsmith Race—Poetical Birthplace—Goblin House—Scenes
      of Boyhood—Lissoy—Picture of a Country Parson—Goldsmith’s
      Schoolmistress—Byrne, the Village Schoolmaster— Goldsmith’s
      Hornpipe and Epigram—Uncle Contarine—School Studies and School
      Sports—Mistakes of a Night
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWO -- II. Improvident Marriages in the Goldsmith Family—Goldsmith
      at the University—Situation of a Sizer—Tyranny of Wilder, the
      Tutor—Pecuniary Straits—Street Ballads—College Riot—Gallows
      Walsh—College Prize—A Dance Interrupted
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THREE -- III. Goldsmith rejected by the Bishop—Second Sally
      to see the World—Takes Passage for America—Ship sails without
      him—Return on Fiddleback—A Hospitable Friend—The
      Counselor
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FOUR -- IV. Sallies forth as a Law Student—Stumbles at the
      Outset—Cousin Jane and the Valentine—A Family Oracle—Sallies
      forth as a Student of Medicine—Hocus-pocus of a Boarding-house—Transformations
      of a Leg of Mutton—The Mock Ghost—Sketches of Scotland—Trials
      of Toryism—A Poet’s Purse for a Continental Tour
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FIVE -- V. The agreeable Fellow-passengers—Risks from
      Friends picked up by the Wayside—Sketches of Holland and the Dutch—Shifts
      while a Poor Student at Leyden—The Tulip Speculation—The
      Provident Flute—Sojourn at Paris— Sketch of Voltaire—Traveling
      Shifts of a Philosophic Vagabond
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER SIX -- VI. Landing In England—Shifts of a Man without Money—The
      Pestle and Mortar—Theatricals in a Barn—Launch upon London—A
      City Night Scene—Struggles with Penury—Miseries of a Tutor—A
      Doctor in the Suburb—Poor Practice and Second-hand Finery—A
      Tragedy in Embryo—Project of the Written Mountains
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER SEVEN -- VII. Life as a Pedagogue—Kindness to Schoolboys—Pertness
      In Return—Expensive Charities—The Griffiths and the “Monthly
      Review”—Toils of a Literary Hack—Rupture with the
      Griffiths
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER EIGHT -- VIII. Newbery, of Picture-book Memory—How to keep
      up Appearances—Miseries of Authorship—A Poor Relation—Letter
      to Hodson
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER NINE -- IX. Hackney Authorship—Thoughts of Literary Suicide—Return
      to Peckham— Oriental Projects—Literary Enterprise to raise
      Funds—Letter to Edward Wells—To Robert Bryanton—Death of
      Uncle Contarine—Letter to Cousin Jane
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER
      TEN -- X. Oriental Appointment, and Disappointment—Examination at
      the College of Surgeons—How to procure a Suit of Clothes—Fresh
      Disappointment—A Tale of Distress—The Suit of Clothes in Pawn—Punishment
      for doing an act of Charity—Gayeties of Green-Arbor Court—Letter
      to his Brother—Life of Voltaire—Scroggins, an attempt at Hock
      Heroic Poetry
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER ELEVEN -- XI. Publication of “The Inquiry”—Attacked
      by Griffith’s “Review”—Kenrick, the Literary
      Ishmaelite—Periodical Literature—Goldsmith’s Essays—Garrick
      as a Manager—Smollett and his Schemes—Change of Lodgings—The
      Robin Hood Club
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWELVE -- XII. New Lodgings—Visits of Ceremony—Hangers-on—Pilkington
      and the White Mouse—Introduction to Dr. Johnson—Davies and his
      Bookshop—Pretty Mrs. Davies—Foote and his Projects—Criticism
      of the Cudgel
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTEEN -- XIII. Oriental Projects—Literary Jobs—The
      Cherokee Chiefs—Merry Islington and the White Conduit House—Letters
      on the History of England—James Boswell—Dinner of Davies—Anecdotes
      of Johnson and Goldsmith
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FOURTEEN -- XIV. Hogarth a Visitor at Islington—His
      Character—Street Studies—Sympathies between Authors and
      Painters—Sir Joshua Reynolds—His Character—His Dinners—The
      Literary Club—Its Members—Johnson’s Revels with Lanky
      and Beau—Goldsmith at the Club
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER -- XV. Johnson a Monitor to Goldsmith—Finds him in Distress
      with his Landlady—Relieved by the Vicar of Wakefield—The
      Oratorio—Poem of The Traveler—The Poet and his Dog—Success
      of the Poem—Astonishment of the Club—Observations on the
      PoemFIFTEEN
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER SIXTEEN -- XVI. New Lodgings—Johnson’s Compliment—A
      Titled Patron—The Poet at Northumberland House—His
      Independence of the Great—The Countess of Northumberland—Edwin
      and Angelina—Gosford and Lord Clare—Publication of Essays—Evils
      of a rising Reputation—Hangers-on—Job Writing—Goody
      Two-shoes—A Medical Campaign—Mrs. Sidebotham
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER SEVENTEEN -- XVII. Publication of the Vicar of Wakefield—Opinions
      concerning it—Of Dr. Johnson—Of Rogers the Poet—Of
      Goethe—Its Merits—Exquisite Extract—Attack by Kenrick—Reply—Book-building—Project
      of a Comedy
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER EIGHTEEN -- XVIII. Social Condition of Goldsmith—His
      Colloquial Contests with Johnson—Anecdotes and Illustrations
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER NINETEEN -- XIX. Social Resorts—The Shilling Whist Club—A
      Practical Joke—The Wednesday Club—The “Ton of Man”—The
      Pig Butcher—Tom King—Hugh Kelly—Glover and his
      Characteristics
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY -- XX. The Great Cham of Literature and the King—Scene
      at Sir Joshua Reynolds’s—Goldsmith accused of Jealousy—Negotiations
      with Garrick—The Author and the Actor—Their Correspondence
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE -- XXI. More Hack Authorship—Tom Davies and the
      Roman History—Canonbury Castle—Political Authorship—Pecuniary
      Temptation—Death of Newbery the elder
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO -- XXII. Theatrical Maneuvering—The Comedy of
      False Delicacy—First Performance of The Good-Natured Man—Conduct
      of Johnson—Conduct of the Author—Intermeddling of the Press
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE -- XXIII. Burning the Candle at both Ends—Fine
      Apartments—Fine Furniture—Fine Clothes—Fine
      Acquaintances—Shoemaker’s Holiday and Jolly Pigeon Associates—Peter
      Barlow, Glover, and the Hampstead Hoax—Poor Friends among Great
      Acquaintances
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR -- XXIV. Reduced again to Book-building—Rural
      Retreat at Shoemaker’s Paradise—Death of Henry Goldsmith—Tributes
      to his memory in The Deserted Village
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE -- XXV. Dinner at Bickerstaff’s—Hiffernan
      and his Impecuniosity—Kenrick’s Epigram—Johnson’s
      Consolation—Goldsmith’s Toilet—The bloom-colored Coat—New
      Acquaintances—The Hornecks—A touch of Poetry and Passion—The
      Jessamy Bride
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX -- XXVI. Goldsmith in the Temple—Judge Day and
      Grattan—Labor and Dissipation—Publication of the Roman History—Opinions
      of it—History of Animated Nature—Temple Rooker—Anecdotes
      of a Spider
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN -- XXVII. Honors at the Royal Academy—Letter to
      his brother Maurice—Family Fortunes—Jane Contarine and the
      Miniature—Portraits and Engravings—School Associations—Johnson
      and Goldsmith in Westminster Abbey
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT -- XXVIII. Publication of the Deserted Village—Notices
      and Illustrations of it
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE -- XXIX. The Poet among the Ladies—Description
      of his Person and Manners— Expedition to Paris with the Horneck
      Family—The Traveler of Twenty and the Traveler of Forty—Hickey,
      the Special Attorney—An Unlucky Exploit
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY -- XXX. Death of Goldsmith’s Mother—Biography
      of Parnell—Agreement with Davies for the History of Rome—Life
      of Bolingbroke—The Haunch of Venison
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE -- XXXI. Dinner at the Royal Academy—The Rowley
      Controversy—Horace Walpole’s Conduct to Chatterton—Johnson
      at Redcliffe Church—Goldsmith’s History of England—Davies’s
      Criticism—Letter to Bennet Langton
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO -- XXXII. Marriage of Little Comedy—Goldsmith at
      Barton—Practical Jokes at the Expense of his Toilet—Amusements
      at Barton—Aquatic Misadventure
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE -- XXXIII. Dinner at General Oglethorpe’s—Anecdotes
      of the General—Dispute about Dueling—Ghost Stories
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR -- XXXIV. Mr. Joseph Cradock—An Author’s
      Confidings—An Amanuensis—Life at Edgeware—Goldsmith
      Conjuring—George Colman—The Fantoccini
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE -- XXXV. Broken Health—Dissipation and Debts—The
      Irish Widow—Practical Jokes—Scrub—A Misquoted Pun—Malagrida—Goldsmith
      proved to be a Fool—Distressed Ballad-Singers—The Poet at
      Ranelagh
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX -- XXXVI. Invitation to Christmas—The
      Spring-velvet Coat—The Haymaking Wig —The Mischances of Loo—The
      fair Culprit—A dance with the Jessamy Bride
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN -- XXXVII. Theatrical delays—Negotiations with
      Colman—Letter to Garrick—Croaking of the Manager—Naming
      of the Play—She Stoops to Conquer—Foote’s Primitive
      Puppet Show, Piety on Pattens—First Performance of the Comedy—Agitation
      of the Author—Success—Colman Squibbed out of Town
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT -- XXXVIII. A Newspaper Attack—The Evans Affray—Johnson’s
      Comment
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE -- XXXIX. Boswell in Holy-Week—Dinner at
      Oglethorpe’s—Dinner at Paoli’s—The policy of Truth—Goldsmith
      affects Independence of Royalty—Paoli’s Compliment—Johnson’s
      Eulogium on the Fiddle—Question about Suicide—Boswell’s
      Subserviency
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FORTY -- XL. Changes in the Literary Club—Johnson’s
      objection to Garrick—Election of Boswell
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FORTY-ONE -- XLI. Dinner at Dilly’s—Conversations on
      Natural History—Intermeddling of Boswell—Dispute about
      Toleration—Johnson’s Rebuff to Goldsmith—His Apology—Man-worship—Doctors
      Major and Minor—A Farewell Visit
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FORTY-TWO -- XLII. Project of a Dictionary of Arts and Sciences—Disappointment—Negligent
      Authorship—Application for a Pension—Beattie’s Essay on
      Truth—Public Adulation—A high-minded Rebuke
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FORTY-THREE -- XLIII. Toil without Hope—The Poet in the
      Green-room—In the Flower Garden—At Vauxhall—Dissipation
      without Gayety—Cradock in Town—Friendly Sympathy—A
      Parting Scene—An Invitation to Pleasure
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR -- XLIV. A return to Drudgery—Forced Gayety—Retreat
      to the Country—The Poem of Retaliation—Portrait of Garrick—Of
      Goldsmith—of Reynolds—Illness of the Poet—His Death—Grief
      of his Friends—A last Word respecting the Jessamy Bride
   
  

  

   
    CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE -- XLV. The Funeral—The Monument—The
      Epitaph—Concluding Reflections
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   WOLFERT’S ROOST AND MISCELLANIES
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    A CHRONICLE OF WOLFERT’S ROOST.
   
  

  

   
    TO THE EDITOR OF THE KNICKERBOCKER.
   
  

  

   
    A CHRONICLE OF WOLFERT’S ROOST.
   
  

  

   
    SLEEPY HOLLOW.
   
  

  

   
    THE BIRDS OF SPRING.
   
  

  

   
    RECOLLECTIONS OF THE ALHAMBRA.
   
  

  

   
    THE ABENCERRAGE.
   
  

  

   
    THE ENCHANTED ISLAND.
   
  

  

   
    
     THE ADELANTADO OF THE SEVEN CITIES
    
    .
   
  

  

   
    NATIONAL NOMENCLATURE.
   
  

  

   
    DESULTORY THOUGHTS ON CRITICISM.
   
  

  

   
    SPANISH ROMANCE.
   
  

  

   
    LEGEND OF DON MUNIO SANCHO DE HINOJOSA.
   
  

  

   
    COMMUNIPAW.
   
  

  

   
    CONSPIRACY OF THE COCKED HATS.
   
  

  

   
    A LEGEND OF COMMUNIPAW.
   
  

  

   
    
     GUESTS FROM GIBBET-ISLAND
    
    .
   
  

  

   
    THE BERMUDAS.
   
  

  

   
    
     THE THREE KINGS OF BERMUDA
    
    .
   
  

  

   
    PELAYO AND THE MERCHANT’S DAUGHTER.
   
  

  

   
    THE KNIGHT OF MALTA.
   
  

  

   
    
     THE GRAND PRIOR OF MINORCA,
    
   
  

  

   
    LEGEND OF THE ENGULPHED CONVENT.
   
  

  

   
    THE COUNT VAN HORN.
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   KNICKERBOCKER'S HISTORY OF NEW YORK
  

  

   COMPLETE
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    
     KNICKERBOCKER'S
      HISTORY OF NEW YORK—VOLUME I
    
   
   

   
    
     INTRODUCTION
    
   
   

   
    
     THE
      AUTHOR'S APOLOGY
    
   
   

   
    
     Notices
    
   
   

   
    
     ACCOUNT
      OF THE AUTHOR
    
   
   

   
    
     TO
      THE PUBLIC
    
   
   

   

   
    
     
      BOOK
      I -- CONTAINING DIVERS INGENIOUS THEORIES AND PHILOSOPHIC SPECULATIONS,
      CONCERNING THE CREATION AND POPULATION OF THE WORLD, AS CONNECTED WITH THE
      HISTORY OF NEW YORK.
     
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      I
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      II
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      III
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IV
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      V
    
   
   

   

   

   
    
     
      BOOK
      II -- TREATING OF THE FIRST SETTLEMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF NIEUW
      NEDERLANDTS.
     
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      I
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      II
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      III
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IV
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      V
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VI
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VIII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IX
    
   
   

   

   
    
     
      BOOK
      III -- IN WHICH IS RECORDED THE GOLDEN REIGN OF WOUTER VAN TWILLER.
     
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      I
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      II
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      III
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IV
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      V
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VI
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VIII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IX
    
   
   

   

   
    
     
      BOOK
      IV -- CONTAINING THE CHRONICLES OF THE REIGN OF WILLIAM THE TESTY.
     
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      I
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      II
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      III
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IV
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      V
    
   
   

   

   

   
    
     KNICKERBOCKER'S
      HISTORY OF NEW YORK—VOLUME II
    
   
   

   
    
     INTRODUCTION
    
   
   

   

   
    
     HISTORY
      OF NEW YORK—
     
      BOOK IV
     
     (
     
      Cont'd.
     
     )
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VI
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VIII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IX
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      X
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      XI
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      XII
    
   
   

   

   
    
     
      BOOK
      V -- CONTAINING THE FIRST PART OF THE REIGN OF PETER STUYVESANT, AND HIS
      TROUBLES WITH THE AMPHICTYONIC COUNCIL.
     
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      I
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      II
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      III
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IV
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      V
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VI
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VIII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IX
    
   
   

   

   
    
     
      BOOK
      VI -- CONTAINING THE SECOND PART OF THE REIGN OF PETER THE HEADSTRONG, AND
      HIS GALLANT ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE DELAWARE.
     
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      I
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      II
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      III
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IV
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      V
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VI
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VIII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IX
    
   
   

   

   
    
     
      BOOK
      VII -- CONTAINING THE THIRD PART OF THE REIGN OF PETER THE HEADSTRONG-HIS
      TROUBLES WITH THE BRITISH NATION, AND THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE DUTCH
      DYNASTY.
     
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      I
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      II
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      III
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IV
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      V
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VI
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      VIII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      IX
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      X
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      XI
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      XII
    
   
   

   
    
     CHAPTER
      XIII
    
   
   

  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   TALES OF A TRAVELLER
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    
     TALES OF A TRAVELLER
    
   
  

  

   

  

  

   
    
     PART FIRST—STRANGE STORIES BY A NERVOUS GENTLEMAN.
    
   
  

  

   
    A HUNTING DINNER.
   
  

  

   
    THE ADVENTURE OF MY UNCLE.
   
  

  

   
    THE ADVENTURE OF MY AUNT.
   
  

  

   
    THE BOLD DRAGOON;
   
  

  

   
    THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS PICTURE.
   
  

  

   
    THE ADVENTURE OF THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER.
   
  

  

   
    THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ITALIAN.
   
  

  

   

  

  

   
    
     PART SECOND—BUCKTHORNE AND HIS FRIENDS.
    
   
  

  

   
    LITERARY LIFE.
   
  

  

   
    A LITERARY DINNER.
   
  

  

   
    THE CLUB OF QUEER FELLOWS.
   
  

  

   
    THE POOR DEVIL AUTHOR.
   
  

  

   
    BUCKTHORNE, OR THE YOUNG MAN OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
   
  

  

   
    THE BOOBY SQUIRE.
   
  

  

   
    THE STROLLING MANAGER.
   
  

  

   

  

  

   
    
     PART THIRD—THE ITALIAN BANDITTI.
    
   
  

  

   
    THE INN AT TERRACINA.
   
  

  

   
    THE ADVENTURE OF THE LITTLE ANTIQUARY.
   
  

  

   
    THE ADVENTURE OF THE POPKINS FAMILY.
   
  

  

   
    THE PAINTER’S ADVENTURE.
   
  

  

   
    THE STORY OF THE BANDIT CHIEFTAIN.
   
  

  

   
    THE STORY OF THE YOUNG ROBBER.
   
  

  

   

  

  

   
    
     PART FOURTH—THE MONEY DIGGERS.
    
   
  

  

   
    HELL GATE.
   
  

  

   
    KIDD THE PIRATE.
   
  

  

   
    THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER.
   
  

  

   
    WOLFERT WEBBER; OR, GOLDEN DREAMS.
   
  

  

   
    THE ADVENTURE OF SAM, THE BLACK FISHERMAN.
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   BRACEBRIDGE HALL OR THE HUMORISTS
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    BRACEBRIDGE HALL; OR, THE HUMOURISTS
   
  

  

   
    THE AUTHOR.
   
  

  

   
    THE HALL.
   
  

  

   
    THE BUSY MAN.
   
  

  

   
    FAMILY SERVANTS.
   
  

  

   
    THE WIDOW.
   
  

  

   
    THE LOVERS.
   
  

  

   
    FAMILY RELIQUES.
   
  

  

   
    AN OLD SOLDIER
   
  

  

   
    THE WIDOW’S RETINUE.
   
  

  

   
    READY-MONEY JACK.
   
  

  

   
    BACHELORS.
   
  

  

   
    WIVES.
   
  

  

   
    STORY TELLING.
   
  

  

   
    THE STOUT GENTLEMAN.
   
  

  

   
    FOREST TREES.
   
  

  

   
    A LITERARY ANTIQUARY.
   
  

  

   
    THE FARM-HOUSE.
   
  

  

   
    HORSEMANSHIP.
   
  

  

   
    LOVE SYMPTOMS.
   
  

  

   
    FALCONRY.
   
  

  

   
    HAWKING.
   
  

  

   
    ST. MARK’S EVE.
   
  

  

   
    GENTILITY.
   
  

  

   
    FORTUNE-TELLING.
   
  

  

   
    LOVE-CHARMS.
   
  

  

   
    THE LIBRARY.
   
  

  

   
    THE STUDENT OF SALAMANCA.
   
  

  

   
    BRACEBRIDGE HALL;
   
  

  

   
    ENGLISH COUNTRY GENTLEMEN.
   
  

  

   
    A BACHELOR’S CONFESSIONS.
   
  

  

   
    ENGLISH GRAVITY.
   
  

  

   
    GIPSIES.
   
  

  

   
    MAY-DAY CUSTOMS.
   
  

  

   
    VILLAGE WORTHIES.
   
  

  

   
    THE SCHOOLMASTER.
   
  

  

   
    THE SCHOOL.
   
  

  

   
    A VILLAGE POLITICIAN.
   
  

  

   
    THE ROOKERY.
   
  

  

   
    MAY-DAY.
   
  

  

   
    THE MANUSCRIPT.
   
  

  

   
    ANNETTE DELARBRE.
   
  

  

   
    TRAVELLING.
   
  

  

   
    POPULAR SUPERSTITIONS.
   
  

  

   
    THE CULPRIT.
   
  

  

   
    FAMILY MISFORTUNES.
   
  

  

   
    LOVERS’ TROUBLES.
   
  

  

   
    THE HISTORIAN.
   
  

  

   
    THE HAUNTED HOUSE.
   
  

  

   
    DOLPH HEYLIGER.
   
  

  

   
    THE STORM-SHIP.
   
  

  

   
    THE WEDDING.
   
  

  

   
    THE AUTHOR’S FAREWELL.
   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

   THE ALHAMBRA
  

  

   By Washington Irving
  

  

   

   

   

  

  

   CONTENTS
  

  

   
    

     
     
     
      
       PAGE
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Journey
       
      
     
     
      
       1
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Palace of the Alhambra
       
      
     
     
      
       33
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Important Negotiations
       
      
     
     
      
       47
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Inhabitants of the Alhambra
       
      
     
     
      
       54
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Hall of Ambassadors
       
      
     
     
      
       58
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Jesuits' Library
       
      
     
     
      
       64
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Alhamar, the Founder of the Alhambra
       
      
     
     
      
       65
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Yusef Abul Hagig
       
      
     
     
      
       72
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Mysterious Chambers
       
      
     
     
      
       76
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Panorama from the Tower of Comares
       
      
     
     
      
       85
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Truant
       
      
     
     
      
       92
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Balcony
       
      
     
     
      
       95
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Adventure of the Mason
       
      
     
     
      
       101
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Court of Lions
       
      
     
     
      
       105
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Abencerrages
       
      
     
     
      
       112
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Mementos of Boabdil
       
      
     
     
      
       124
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Public Fêtes of Granada
       
      
     
     
      
       129
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Local Traditions
       
      
     
     
      
       137
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The House of the Weathercock
       
      
     
     
      
       139
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Legend of the Arabian Astrologer
       
      
     
     
      
       142
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Visitors to the Alhambra
       
      
     
     
      
       162
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Relics and Genealogies
       
      
     
     
      
       167
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Generalife
       
      
     
     
      
       170
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Legend of Prince Ahmed Al Kamel
       
      
     
     
      
       172
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        A Ramble Among the Hills
       
      
     
     
      
       205
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Legend of the Moor's Legacy
       
      
     
     
      
       214
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Tower of Las Infantas
       
      
     
     
      
       236
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Legend of the Three Beautiful Princesses
       
      
     
     
      
       237
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Legend of the Rose of the Alhambra
       
      
     
     
      
       262
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Veteran
       
      
     
     
      
       279
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Governor and the Notary
       
      
     
     
      
       281
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Governor Manco and the Soldier
       
      
     
     
      
       288
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        A Fête In the Alhambra
       
      
     
     
      
       306
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Legend of the Two Discreet Statues
       
      
     
     
      
       311
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Crusade of the Grand Master of Alcántara
       
      
     
     
      
       330
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Spanish Romance
       
      
     
     
      
       338
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Legend of Don Munio Sancho De Hinojosa
       
      
     
     
      
       341
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        Poets and Poetry of Moslem Andalus
       
      
     
     
      
       347
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        An Expedition In Quest of A Diploma
       
      
     
     
      
       355
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Legend of the Enchanted Soldier
       
      
     
     
      
       358
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       
        The Author's Farewell to Granada
       
      
     
     
      
       373
      
     
     
     
    

   
  

  

   

   

  

  

  

   

   

  

  

   
   
  

  

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       THE LEGEND OF DON RODERICK.
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER I.
     
     
      
       PAGE
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Ancient Inhabitants of Spain.- Of the Misrule of Witiza the
          Wicked.
     
     
      
       1
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER II.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Rise of Don Roderick.- His Government.
     
     
      
       8
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER III.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Loves of Roderick and the Princess Elyata.
     
     
      
       13
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of Count Julian.
     
     
      
       19
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER V.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Story of Florinda.
     
     
      
       22
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Don Roderick receives an Extraordinary Embassy.
     
     
      
       31
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Story of the Marvelous and Portentous Tower.
     
     
      
       35
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg viii]
      
      CHAPTER VIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Count Julian.- His Fortunes in Africa.- He hears of the Dishonor of
          his Child.- His Conduct thereupon.
     
     
      
       45
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IX.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Secret Visit of Count Julian to the Arab Camp.- First Expedition of
          Taric el Tuerto.
     
     
      
       53
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER X.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Letter of Muza to the Caliph.- Second Expedition of Taric el Tuerto.
     
     
      
       58
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Measures of Don Roderick on Hearing of the Invasion.- Expedition of
          Ataulpho.- Vision of Taric.
     
     
      
       64
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Battle of Calpe.- Fate of Ataulpho.
     
     
      
       69
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Terror of the Country.- Roderick rouses himself to Arms.
     
     
      
       76
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      March of the Gothic Army.- Encampment on the Banks of the Guadalete.-
          Mysterious Predictions of a Palmer.-Conduct of Pelistes thereupon.
     
     
      
       82
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Skirmishing of the Armies.- Pelistes and his Son.- Pelistes and the
          Bishop.
     
     
      
       88
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Traitorous Message of Count Julian.
     
     
      
       93
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg ix]
      
      CHAPTER XVII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Last Day of the Battle.
     
     
      
       97
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Field of Battle after the Defeat.- The Fate of Roderick.
     
     
      
       103
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE FOREGOING LEGEND.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Tomb of Roderick.
     
     
      
       108
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Cave of Hercules.
     
     
      
       109
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      

     		
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LEGEND OF THE SUBJUGATION OF SPAIN.
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER I.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Consternation of Spain.- Conduct of the Conquerors.- Missives between
          Taric and Muza.
     
     
      
       119
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER II.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Capture of Granada.- Subjugation of the Alpuxarra Mountains.
     
     
      
       125
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER III.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Expedition of Magued against Cordova.- Defense of the Patriot
          Pelistes.
     
     
      
       132
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Defense of the Convent of St. George by Pelistes.
     
     
      
       136
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER V.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Meeting between the Patriot Pelistes and the Traitor Julian.
     
     
      
       142
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg x]
      
      CHAPTER VI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      How Taric el Tuerto captured the City of Toledo through the Aid of the
          Jews, and how he found the famous Talismanic Table of Solomon.
     
     
      
       146
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Muza ben Nosier.- His Entrance into Spain and Capture of Carmona.
     
     
      
       153
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Muza marches against the City of Seville.
     
     
      
       158
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IX.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Muza besieges the City of Merida.
     
     
      
       160
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER X.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Expedition of Abdalasis against Seville and the "Land of Tadmir."
     
     
      
       168
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Muza arrives at Toledo.- Interview between him and Taric.
     
     
      
       177
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Muza prosecutes the Scheme of Conquest.- Siege of Saragossa.- Complete
          Subjugation of Spain.
     
     
      
       182
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Feud between the Arab Generals.- They are summoned to appear before
          the Caliph at Damascus.- Reception of Taric.
     
     
      
       187
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg xi]
      
      CHAPTER XIV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Muza arrives at Damascus.- His Interview with the Caliph.- The Table
          of Solomon.- A rigorous Sentence.
     
     
      
       193
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Conduct of Abdalasis as Emir of Spain.
     
     
      
       198
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Loves of Abdalasis and Exilona.
     
     
      
       203
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Fate of Abdalasis and Exilona.- Death of Muza.
     
     
      
       208
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      

     		
     
     
    

    

     
      
       LEGEND OF COUNT JULIAN AND HIS FAMILY.
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Legend of Count Julian and his Family.
     
     
      
       217
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Note to the preceding Legend.
     
     
      
       232
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      

     		
     
     
    

    

     
      
       THE LEGEND OF PELAYO.
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER I.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Obscurity of the Ancient Chronicles.- The Loves of Doña Lucia and the
          Duke Favila.- Birth of Pelayo, and what happened thereupon; His Early
          Fortunes, and his Tutelage under the veteran Count Grafeses.
     
     
      
       237
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER II.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      What happened to Pelayo at the Court of Witiza.
     
     
      
       246
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg xii]
      
      CHAPTER III.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      How Pelayo lived among the Mountains of Cantabria.- His Adventure with
          the Needy Hidalgo of Gascony and the Rich Merchant of Bordeaux.-
          Discourse of the Holy Hermit.
     
     
      
       249
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Pilgrimage of Pelayo, and what befell him on his Return to Spain.
     
     
      
       261
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER V.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Battle of Covadonga.
     
     
      
       268
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Pelayo becomes King of Leon.- His Death.
     
     
      
       274
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      

     		
     
     
    

    

     
      
       ABDERAHMAN: THE FOUNDER OF THE DYNASTY OF THE OMMIADES OF SPAIN.
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER I.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Youthful Fortunes of Abderahman.
     
     
      
       279
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER II.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Landing of Abderahman in Spain.- Condition of the Country.
     
     
      
       289
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER III.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Triumphs of Abderahman.- The Palm-tree which he planted, and the
          Verses he composed thereupon.- Insurrections.- His Enemies subdued.-
          Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.- Begins the famous
          Mosque in Cordova.- His Death.
     
     
      
       293
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      

     		
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg xiii]
      
      
       CHRONICLE OF
          FERNAN GONZALEZ,
       

       COUNT OF CASTILE.
      
     		
     
     
    

    

     
      Introduction.
     
     
      
       313
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER I.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.- His First
          Campaign against the Moors.- Victory of San Quirce.- How the Count
          disposed of the Spoils.
     
     
      
       316
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER II.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of
          Lara.-Capitulation of the Town.- Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of
          Leon.
     
     
      
       321
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER III.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.- Desperate Defense of the
          Moors.- Enterprise against Castro Xeriz.
     
     
      
       326
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      How the Count of Castile and the King of Leon make a Triumphant Foray
          into the Moorish Country.- Capture of Salamanca.- Of the Challenge
          brought by the Herald, and of the Count's Defiance.
     
     
      
       329
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER V.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      A Night Assault upon the Castle of Carazo.- The Moorish Maiden who
          betrayed the Garrison.
     
     
      
       331
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Death of Alfonso, King of Leon.- The Moors determined to strike a
          fresh Blow at the Count, who
      
       [Pg
          xiv]
      
      summons all Castile to his Standard.- Of his Hunt in the
          Forest while waiting for the Enemy, and of the Hermit that he met
          with.
     
     
      
       335
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Battle of the Ford of Cascajares.
     
     
      
       340
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Message sent by the Count to Sancho II., King of Navarre, and
          the Reply.- Their Encounter in Battle.
     
     
      
       343
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IX.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      How the Count of Toulouse makes a Campaign against Castile, and how he
          returns in his Coffin.
     
     
      
       347
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER X.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      How the Count went to receive the Hand of a Princess, and was thrown
          into a Dungeon.- Of the Stranger that visited him in his Chains, and
          of the Appeal that he made to the Princess for his Deliverance.
     
     
      
       351
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Meditations of the Princess, and their Result.- Her Flight from
          the Prison with the Count, and Perils of the Escape.- The Nuptials.
     
     
      
       355
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      King Garcia confined in Burgos by the Count.- The Princess intercedes
          for his Release.
     
     
      
       361
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Expedition against the ancient City of Sylo.-The unwitting
          Trespass of the Count into a Convent, and his Compunction thereupon.
     
     
      
       363
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg xv]
      
      CHAPTER XIV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Moorish Host that came up from Cordova, and how the Count
          repaired to the Hermitage of San Pedro, and prayed for Success against
          them, and received Assurance of Victory in a Vision.- Battle of
          Hazinas.
     
     
      
       366
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Count imprisoned by the King of Leon.- The Countess concerts his
          Escape.- Leon and Castile united by the Marriage of the Prince Ordoño
          with Urraca, the Daughter of the Count by his first Wife.
     
     
      
       373
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Moorish Incursion into Castile.- Battle of San Estevan.- Of Pascual
          Vivas and the Miracle that befell him.- Death of Ordoño III.
     
     
      
       378
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      King Sancho the Fat.- Of the Homage he exacted from Count Fernan
          Gonzalez, and of the strange Bargain that he made with him for the
          Purchase of his Horse and Falcon.
     
     
      
       385
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Further of the Horse and Falcon.
     
     
      
       389
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIX.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Last Campaign of Count Fernan.- His Death.
     
     
      
       393
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      

     		
     
     
    

    

     
      
       CHRONICLE OF FERNANDO THE SAINT.
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER I.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      The Parentage of Fernando.- Queen Berenguela.- The Laras.- Don Alvar
          conceals the Death of King
      
       [Pg xvi]
      
      Henry.- Mission of Queen Berenguela to Alfonso IX.- She renounces the
          Crown of Castile in favor of her son Fernando.
     
     
      
       401
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER II.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      King Alfonso of Leon ravages Castile.- Captivity of Don Alvar.- Death
          of the Laras.
     
     
      
       408
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER III.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Marriage of King Fernando.- Campaign against the Moors.- Aben Mohamed,
          King of Baeza, declares himself the Vassal of King Fernando.- They
          march to Jaen.- Burning of the Tower.- Fernando commences the Building
          of the Cathedral at Toledo.
     
     
      
       415
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Assassination of Aben Mohamed.- His Head carried as a Present to
          Abullale, the Moorish King of Seville.- Advance of the Christians into
          Andalusia.- Abullale purchases a Truce.
     
     
      
       420
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER V.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Aben Hud.- Abullale purchases another Year's Truce.- Fernando hears of
          the Death of his Father, the King of Leon, while pressing the Siege of
          Jaen.- He becomes Sovereign of the two Kingdoms of Leon and Castile.
     
     
      
       423
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Expedition of the Prince Alonzo against the Moors.- Encamps on the
          Banks of the Guadalete.- Aben Hud marches out from Xerez and gives
          Battle.- Prowess of Garcia Perez de Vargas.- Fight and Pursuit of the
          Moors.- Miracle of the Blessed Santiago.
     
     
      
       427
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg xvii]
      
      CHAPTER VII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      A bold Attempt upon Cordova, the Seat of Moorish Power.
     
     
      
       435
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER VIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      A Spy in the Christian Camp.- Death of Aben Hud.- A vital Blow to
          Moslem Power.- Surrender of Cordova to King Fernando.
     
     
      
       439
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER IX.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Marriage of King Fernando to the Princess Juana.- Famine at Cordova.-
          Don Alvar Perez.
     
     
      
       446
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER X.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Aben Alhamar, Founder of the Alhambra.- Fortifies Granada and makes it
          his Capital.- Attempts to Surprise the Castle of Martos.- Peril of the
          Fortress.- A Woman's Stratagem to save it.- Diego Perez, the Smasher.-
          Death of Count Alvar Perez de Castro.
     
     
      
       450
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Aben Hudiel, the Moorish King of Murcia, becomes the Vassal of King
          Fernando.- Aben Alhamar seeks to drive the Christians out of
          Andalusia.- Fernando takes the Field against him.- Ravages of the
          King.- His last Meeting with the Queen-Mother.
     
     
      
       456
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      King Fernando's Expedition to Andalusia.- Siege of Jaen.- Secret
          Departure of Aben Alhamar for the Christian Camp.- He acknowledges
          himself the Vassal of the King, who enters Jaen in Triumph.
     
     
      
       465
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
       [Pg xviii]
      
      CHAPTER XIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Axataf, King of Seville, exasperated at the Submission of the King of
          Granada, rejects the Propositions of King Fernando for a Truce.- The
          latter is encouraged by a Vision to undertake the Conquest of the City
          of Seville.- Death of Queen Berenguela.- A Diplomatic Marriage.
     
     
      
       470
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XIV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Investment of Seville.- All Spain aroused to Arms.- Surrender of
          Alcala del Rio.- The Fleet of Admiral Ramon Bonifaz advances up the
          Guadalquivir.- Don Pelayo Correa, Master of Santiago.- His Valorous
          Deeds and the Miracles wrought in his Behalf.
     
     
      
       475
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XV.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      King Fernando changes his Camp.- Garci Perez and the seven Moors.
     
     
      
       482
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Raft built by the Moors, and how it was boarded by Admiral
          Bonifaz.- Destruction of the Moorish Fleet.- Succor from Africa.
     
     
      
       488
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Of the Stout Prior Ferran Ruyz, and how he rescued his Cattle from the
          Moors.- Further Enterprises of the Prior, and of the Ambuscade into
          which he Fell.
     
     
      
       492
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XVIII.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Bravado of the Three Cavaliers.- Ambush at the Bridge over the
          Guadayra.-Desperate Valor of Garci Perez.-Grand Attempt of Admiral
          Bonifaz on the Bridge of Boats.- Seville dismembered from Triana.
     
     
      
       496
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      
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      CHAPTER XIX.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Investment of Triana.- Garci Perez and the Infanzon.
     
     
      
       504
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XX.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Capitulation of Seville.- Dispersion of the Moorish Inhabitants.-
          Triumphant Entry of King Fernando.
     
     
      
       508
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      CHAPTER XXI.
     
     
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Death of King Fernando.
     
     
      
       514
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      

     		
     
     
    

    

     
      
       SPANISH ROMANCE.
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Spanish Romance.
     
     
      
       519
      
     
     
     
    

    

     
      Legend of Don Munio Sancho de Hinojosa.
     
     
      
       523