Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru, and Brazil, from Spanish and Portuguese Domination

by Thomas Cochrane

Overview

This two-volume work, published in 1859, recounts mercenary naval activity during the wars of independence in South America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781108054041
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	11/15/2012
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History
Pages:	322
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

1. Brazilian and Portuguese factions; 2. Attempt to cut off the enemy's ships; 3. Capture of the Don Miguel; 4. Captain Grenfell sent to summon Parà; 5. First effort to curtail the imperial power; 6. Remonstrance against decree of prize tribunal; 7. Ministerial malignity towards me; 8. Republican government proclaimed at Pernambuco; 9. Arrival at Maranham; 10. Misrepresentations made in England; 11. Imperial approval; 12. I quit Maranham for a cruise; 13. I am dismissed from the service by the Brazilian government; 14. Proclamation for payment of officers and men.