REVIEW OUTLINE
Washington at Mount Vernon.
The plantation in Virginia.
The planter's mansion and its surroundings.
Virginia hospitality.
Modes of travel.
Washington's working habits.
Appointed commander-in-chief of the American troops.
General Washington and his army.
The British driven from Boston.
Washington goes to New York.
Battle of Long Island.
Washington's escape from Long Island.
The traitor Lee disobeys Washington.
Washington retreats across New Jersey.
A gloomy outlook.
A terrible night followed by a glorious victory.
The British plans in 1777.
General Howe fails to do his part.
Burgoyne's surrender; aid from France.
Washington at Valley Forge.
The surrender of Cornwallis; treaty of peace.
Washington as president.