• Foreword by James O. Horton
• Introduction
• The Early Years
• The Crucible Years
• The Transitional Years
• The Final Years
• Conclusion
• Epilogue
• Facsimile of Venture Smith's 1798 Narrative
• Appendix
• Time Line
• Illustrations
• Endnotes
• Further Reading
• Acknowledgments
• Credits
• Index