II. This Scheme Is from God

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents XI
4. I. Taproots of Colonization 1
5. II. This Scheme Is from God 12
6. III. Close to the National Vaults 23
7. IV. On Africa’s Shores 36
8. V. The Fostering Aid of Government 48
9. VI. African Iliad 59
10. VII. Exploring the Voluntary System 69
11. VIII. Crisis Years: 1823–1824 82
12. IX. The Emergence of Mr. Gurley 94
13. X. Building a Movement 104
14. XI. Northern Benevolence 117
15. XII. The Western Crusaders 136
16. XIII. Visions of Empire 150
17. XIV. Political Fortunes 169
18. XV. Fire-Brands from Boston 188
19. XVI. The Unquenchable Torch 207
20. XVII. “We Are a Nullity” 224
21. XVIII. Retreat to Emigration 240
22. Appendix 251
23. Notes 252
24. Bibliographical Essay 305
25. Index 311