Includes bibliographical references (p. [299]-302) and index.
Contents
Toward the great river -- Friendly France threatens America -- The fateful island -- One spot on the globe -- The mistrusted envoy -- Napoleon's odd couple -- Confusing Bonaparte -- The Du Pont way -- An extraordinary minister -- Waiting for Monroe -- Agonizing moments -- The tremulous Pause -- Monroe's historic decision -- The moment in history -- The Senate's pretended reluctance -- The antagonists move on -- A Territory on the move -- The long sequel.