The first chapter, on "The Roman Idea and the English Idea," contains a somewhat more developed statement of the points briefly indicated in the thirteenth section (pp. 85-95) of "The Destiny of Man." As all of the present book, except the first chapter, was written here under the shadow of the Washington University, I take pleasure in dating it from this charming and hospitable city where I have passed some of the most delightful hours of my life.

St. Louis, April 15, 1889.


CONTENTS

[ PREFACE. ]

[ DETAILED CONTENTS. ]

[ THE BEGINNINGS OF NEW ENGLAND. ]

[ CHAPTER I. — THE ROMAN IDEA AND THE ENGLISH IDEA. ]

[ CHAPTER II. — THE PURITAN EXODUS. ]

[ CHAPTER III. — THE PLANTING OF NEW ENGLAND. ]