Character of the Colonists—They Leave England—Sojourn in Holland—Brewster's Printing Press—Puritans Embark for America—Their Trust in God—Robinson's Prophecy—Plymouth Founded—Sufferings of the Colonists—Conflict in England—Peculiarities of the Puritans—Harvard College Founded—Extent of Settlements—First Confederation.
Description of Holland—A Land of Refuge—Tyranny of Alva—The Struggle for Independence—Siege of Leyden—The Country Submerged—Famine in the City—Speech of the Mayor—Heroic Conduct—Trust in God—Storm Raises the Waters—Spaniards Retreat—Leyden is Saved—Thanksgiving—Waters Retire.
Rise of Quakerism—George Fox—William Penn—Founds Pennsylvania—Kindness to the Indians—Philadelphia Founded—Maryland, Carolina and Georgia Settled—Roger Williams—Rhode Island Founded—Its Toleration.
Condition of English Society—Manufacture of Gin and Rum—Origin of Methodism—Eloquence of Whitfield—John and Charles Wesley—Remarkable Teachings—Robert Raikes—John Howard—William Wilberforce—Mechanical Inventions—Growth of American Freedom—Three Great Battles—Cook's Voyages—Extension of the English Language—Greatness of Pitt—Washington's Early Life—Benjamin Franklin.
Gathering of Political Forces—General Revolution—Civil Reformers—Decay of Old Institutions—Rosseau and His Writings—Voltaire—Holland, a Political Refuge—American Settlers—Lines of Albert B. Street—Growth of the Colonies—Love for England—Causes of Revolution—Manufactures Forbidden—Stamp Act—Tax on Tea—Philadelphia Convention—Address to the King—Appeal To England—To Canada—Incident in Old South Church, Boston—Paul Revere's Ride.