LIST OF CHAPTERS AND SUBJECTS. 17 made me Senator "-Four hours speech in United States Senate-Turmoil in Congress-" The Crime against Kansas"-Caned by Brooks-Returns to the Senate-His radical position-Usefulness during the war-Lincoln and Sumner-His opinion of President Johnson-Strained relations with GrantPersonal peculiarities-Character. ULYSSES S. GRANT, THE HERO OF THE CIVIL WAR, PAGE . 277 A man for the occasion-The day of heroes not past-Life before the war-His graduation at West PointServices in the Mexican War-The Missouri farmer-Stories of his boyhood-His love for horses-A bold dash at Monterey-Lincoln's opinion-" Wherever Grant is, things move "—"A very obstinate man "-Brigadier General-First battle-"We must cut our way out as we cut our way in "-“ All quiet on the Potomac "-Attack on Forts Henry and Donelson-"Unconditional Surrender "-The First great victory-Battle of Shiloh-The first day's fighting-The tide turns on the second day-Denunciations of Grant-The autumn of 1862-Depression in the North-Grant's determination to win a victory-The Vicksburg campaign-A hazardous movement-The long siege-Surrender-A glorious Fourth of July-Lincoln's acknowledgment—Narrow escape in New Orleans-A new commandChattanooga-Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge-A glorious victory-Call for Grant to lead the armies-The Virginia campaign-Battles of the Wilderness-Spottsylvania-Cold Harbor-Lincoln's impression—“Not a retreating man"-Closing in on Richmond-Sherman's march-Grant's letter to Lee-The surrender at Appomattox-After the war-Election to the Presidency-His administrationRe-election-Retirement-His journey around the world-A triumphal progress-Business misfortunes -His "Personal Memoirs "-Fighting off death-The nation's sympathy-Ravages of disease-Death at Mt. McGregor-The tribute of the nation. THE STORY OF THE CIVIL WAR, 295 Secession-Not exclusively a Southern idea-An irrepressible conflict-Coming events-Lincoln-A nation in arms-Sumter-Anderson-McClellan-Victory and defeat-Monitor and Merrimac-Antietam— Shiloh-Buell-Grant-George H. Thomas-Rosecrans-Porter-Sherman-Sheridan - Lee - Gettysburg-A great fight-Sherman's march-The Confederates weakening-More victories-AppomattoxLee's surrender-From war to peace-etc., etc. Memorable events of the Civil war-Sherman's early days-"Take Cump, Mr. Ewing "-Life at West Point At Fort Moultrie-Marriage-Banking in California-Superintendent of the New Orleans Military Academy-Breaking out of the war-President Lincoln's views-Bull Run-Shiloh-" He fights by the week"-At Chattanooga-Capture of Atlanta-Starting on the great march-The day of jubilee A Christmas gift of Savannah-End of the war-The grand review-Study of Sherman's campaigns in England-Life after the war. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, 329 FIRST COMMANDER OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, . McClellan's great abilities-Birth and education-Fine military training-Early days of the war-His suc cess in West Virginia-The army of the Potomac-The Peninsula campaign-Obstacles to successStanton's contempt-A terrible emergency-Confidence in "Little Mac "-Antietam-A great victoryMcClellan relieved-His popularity-Lee's opinion-Personal qualities. Sheridan's victories-His ability to inspire his men-Boyhood days-Premature war at West Point-The Great Rebellion—Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain-Grant's confidence-The Valley campaign— Early sent "whirling through Winchester "-Fun in Richmond at Early's expense-Cedar Creek—A surprise" Face the other way, boys!"-Turning defeat into victory-Destruction of Early's armyFive Fork's-Lee's surrender-Custer's tribute-Sheridan's personal influence-Life after the war. A critical day-The invading army of Lee-Climax of the battle-The last tremendous effort of the Confederate Army-Pickett's famous charge-A storm of grapeshot from Cemetery Hill-Meade's great victory-Thanks of Congress-Subsequent movements in Virginia-Grant's confidence in Meade―The gratitude of the nation-Colonel McClure's eulogy-Meade the unrewarded hero. GEORGE H. THOMAS, THE GREAT GENERAL IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION, 349 The ideal soldier-Graduation at West Point-Breaking out of the war-Mill Spring and MurfreesboroThe battle of Chickamauga-Longstreet's advance-A desperate encounter-" The Rock of Chickamauga "—Battle of Chattanooga-Thomas storms Missionary Ridge-The battle of NashvilleThomas's deliberation—A splendid triumph-Thomas's modesty-His fine character-Death in 1870. ROBERT E. LEE, THE GREAT COMMANDER OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMIES, 355 Lee's acknowledged greatness-His life before the war-His devotion to Virginia-Difficulty in deciding on his course-Resigns his commission-Prepares the Southern people for a long and bloody warHis great influence-The simplicity of his habits-He shares the fare of the soldiers-Story of a campaign dinner-"I jest borrowed dat piece o' meat"-Defeat of McClellan on the peninsula-Triumphs at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville-Gettysburg-Superiority of the North in resources— A question of endurance-The campaign of 1864-Lee's superior skill-Destitution of his army— The inevitable end-Surrender at Appomattox-Gratitude and affection of the South-Offers of a home -Becomes President of Washington College-Beauty of his private character-His great influence in restoring good feeling-Devotion to his invalid wife-Death in 1870. THOMAS JONATHAN JACKSON, THE GREAT CONFEDERATE GENERAL, 369 His birth and education-Honors won in the Mexican war-Professor in the Virginia Military InstituteHis peculiar conscientiousness-The secession of Virginia-In command at Harper's Ferry-The "Stonewall Brigade "-Origin of the name-Wounded at Bull Run-Waiting for his turn-Brilliant warfare of 1862-Fredericksburg-The movement at Chancellorsville-Jackson mortally woundedPersonal characteristics-His dependence on prayer-Father Hubert's tribute. The origin of the American navy-John Paul Jones and his famous victory-Sights on guns and what they did-Suppressing the Barbary pirates-Opening Japan-Port Royal-Passing the forts-The "Monitor" and "Merrimac "-In Mobile Bay-The "Kearsarge" and the Alabama"-Naval architecture revolutionized-The Samoan Hurricane-Building a new navy. " Perry's fame as a naval commander-Boyhood and education-His mother's influence-" Mrs. Perry's victory"-Enters the navy as a midshipman-Great ability in training-The war of 1812-The conflict on the lakes-The building of two navies-The battle on the lake—A splendid victory-Perry's immor. tal message-Honors from Congress. DAVID G. FARRAGUT, 401 THE GREAT UNION NAVAL COMMANDER, Admiral Farragut's fame-His early career-The battle in Valparaiso harbor-The New Orleans expedition-Farragut bombards the forts-Torpedoes and fire ships-Preparations for passing the forts-A mighty conflict-A scene of devastation-Farragut's splendid victory-Capture of New OrleansOperations below Vicksburg-The forts in Mobile Bay-Arrival of the Confederate ram TennesseePreparations for the attack-A great procession of war vessels-Farragut in the rigging of the Hartford-Torpedoes-Sinking of the "Tecumseh "-"Damn the torpedoes, go ahead"-Ramming iron clads with wooden vessels-Gallant fighting of the Hartford-"Save the Admiral "-Surrender of the Confederate fleet-Farragut's indomitable spirit-Wonderful bravery of the sailors-Welcome at New York. BOOK V. Giants of our Re-united Country. JAMES A. GARFIELD, THE MARTYR PRESIDENT, 411 The long summer of 1881-The nation's suspense-A people's love for Garfield-His early days-A widow's son-His love of books-The young carpenter-Life on the canal towpath-Earning an education-At Hiram College-Williams College-Doing four years' work in two-Head of Hiram College-The Civil War-A teacher-soldier-Fighting in Kentucky-Shiloh-The battle of Chickamauga-Elected to Congress-The campaign of 1880-Garfield's victory-Contest with Conkling-The assassin's bullet -Weeks of suffering-The end-Blaine's tribute. SAMUEL J. TILDEN, THE GREAT REFORM GOVERNOR, 425 The contested election of 1876-Tilden's patriotism-Boyhood days in New York-The young politicianGreat ability as a lawyer-The Flagg case-Success at the bar-A great fortune-The Tweed Ring"What are you going to do about it?"-Unraveling the conspiracy-Tilden's triumph-Governor of New York-The Canal Ring "-The St. Louis Convention-Enthusiasm for Tilden-The famous campaign—A doubtful result-The Electoral Commission-A great library-Tilden's last days. JAMES G. BLAINE, THE BRILLIANT AND SUCCESSFUL STATESMAN, 433 After the war-A new era-Blaine's early life-A plucky boy-Life at college-Teaching in KentuckyMarriage Work among the blind-Removal to Maine-Editor and politician-Speaker of the Maine Assembly-The Chicago Convention of 1860-Election to Congress-Lincoln's friendship After the war-Speaker of the House-The era of scandal-Attacks on Blaine-The Convention of 1876—Ingersoll's speech-The “Plumed Knight "—In Garfield's cabinet-The tragedy of 1881-The campaign of 1884-The Burchard incident-Blaine's defeat-Reply to President Cleveland's message-Secretary of State-The Peace Congress-Sorrow and affliction-Death in 1893-Depew's tribute. BOOK VI. Giants of Inventive Achievement. ROBERT FULTON, THE PIONEER OF STEAM NAVIGATION, PAGE .. 447 The gap between invention and achievement-The practical man-A Pennsylvania boy-Fulton's artistic talents-His mechanical abilities-His rapid success-Visit to England-Turns his attention to steam navigation-A working model-Accident to the model-His partnership with Livingston-Building of the "Clermont"-The great trial trip-Incredulity of the spectators-Astonishment and dismay on shore -A successful trip-"The Car of Neptune "-Legal complications-Exposure and illness-Death in 1815. SAMUEL F. B. MORSE, Importance of the telegraph-What it has done for the world-Morse's early days-An artist's career— AND THE STORY OF AMERICAN INVENTION, 459 Public interest in Edison-His boyhood days-An enterprising newsboy-Amateur journalism and chemistry-A stroke of luck-Studying telegraphy-His first invention-A labor-saving genius-Too ingenious by half-Trouble on the Albany wire-Edison locates the difficulty-The "stock ticker"-Financial success-Edison in trouble-Fifteen hours without rest or food-The typical inventor-A poor business man-Appearance and personal traits. OTHER GREAT INVENTORS AND THEIR INVENTIONS, 463 Invention and agriculture-The scythe-Cradle-Plow-Eli Whitney and the cotton-gin-Cyrus H. McCormick-Mowers and reapers-Inventions-Oliver Evans-Grist milling-The steam engine-Jacob Perkins and the nail machine-Elias Howe and his sewing machine-Eli Terry-Chauncey Jerome— Clocks-Watches. BOOK VII. Giant Men of Business. JOHN JACOB ASTOR, OUR PIONEER BUSINESS MAN AND FIRST MILLIONAIRE, 471 Astor's experience of the extremes of poverty and wealth-Life of a German peasant in the last century— Astor resolves to go to America-The fur business-English monopoly of the trade-Astor's journeys in the fur regions-His marriage-His large profits-A bank clerk's estimate-The Astoria schemeBetrayed by his agents-Astor's disappointment-His business qualities-His great success. GEORGE PEABODY, OUR FIRST MILLIONAIRE PHILANTHROPIST, 481 A new kind of millionaire-Tribute due to Peabody-His birth and early training-A store boy in Newburyport-Removal to the District of Columbia-Firm of Riggs & Peabody-His popularity and success-Branch house in England-The terrible crisis of 1837-High reputation in England—An American merchant in London-Aid för America at the World's Fair of 1851-Mr. Peabody's simple habits— LIST OF CHAPTERS AND SUBJECTS. 21 His love of justice-His great gifts to education-A magnificent keepsake from the Queen-His death in 1869-Reception of his remains in America—Mr. Peabody's charitable works. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, AND THE STORY OF AMERICAN RAILROADS, PAGB . . 491 Scenes of Vanderbilt's youth-An enterprising boy-How a twelve-year-old boy managed a puzzling situation-Earning his first hundred dollars-The war of 1812-Vanderbilt's marriage-Voyages and profits-The new system of steam navigation—A shrewd captain-Eluding a sheriff's officer-Building of a steamer of his own-At the head of the business-Investments in railroads-Operations in Harlem and Hudson River-A conspiracy against Harlem-The tables turned-His large profits-A great millionaire-Love for his old home-Death in 1877. THE STORY OF OUR RAILROADS, 501 The first locomotive-Early railways-Trial trips-The Mohawk and Schenectady Road—A trial trip— Improvements-A railway mania-Old-time coaches-Across the continent-Parlor and sleeping carsConsolidation-The great railway companies-Horse versus engine-The New York Central RailwayThe Pennsylvania system-Bridges-The electric railway-The outlook, etc. CYRUS W. FIELD, THE SUCCESSFUL PROJECTOR OF THE ATLANTIC CABLE, 517 The man who succeeds-Field's early years-Retirement from business-Mr. Gisborne's plan-Field takes up the idea-A company organized-Aid of British and American governments-The first attempt— Breaking of the cable-Another trial and disappointment—A new plan-Using two steamers-The cable successfully laid-Messages transmitted-A sudden stop-One more trial-The “Great Eastern "—Parting of the cable in mid-ocean-Grappling-A fresh start-Intense public interest-Success at lastHonors to Mr. Field. Opening up of the great West-Stanford's memory in California-The discovery of gold in 1848—The excitement that followed-California in the early days-The sea voyage-California wages-Speculation and gambling-" Miners' justice "-Stanford's early life in New York-An enterprising boy-The young lawyer-Marriage-Going West-Chicago in 1850-Lake Michigan mosquitoes-Arrival in California-His popularity-Political foresight-Need of railroads - The Pacific Railway enterpriseMarvelous railroad building-Governor of California-An era of prosperity-The Palo Alto ranchDeath of his son-The Leland Stanford, Jr., University-A noble monument-Death in 1892. A noble character-Mr. Childs' universal popularity-Early life in Baltimore-Coming to PhiladelphiaThe book business-Mr. Childs' own account of his start-A young publisher-Ambition to own the "Ledger "—"Don't buy!"-How Childs gathered wealth-How he scattered it-His good sense in giving—The “Ledger " employees-Public gifts-The home at "Wootton "-Distinguished guestsChilds and Drexel-How to make life worth living. Cities of the great West-What Marshall Field has done for Chicago-A Massachusetts country boyAmbition to be a merchant-Going to Chicago-The city in 1856-A new position-The panic of 1857 -Becomes a junior partner-Speculative business-Mr. Field's conservatism-Shortening up on credits -Prosperity-The great fire of 1873-A new start-A great building-Business methods of Marshall Field & Co. |