02533cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000520012924501230018126400510030430000470035533600260040233700260042833800360045450000310049050801150052152013020063653400450193865300550198365300540203865300430209285600430213599900170217814914UtSlPG20260610133341.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01021651  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF22011 aDundonald, Thomas Cochrane, Earl of,d1775-186010aNarrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil, :bfrom Spanish and Portuguese Domination, Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-05  aE-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Narrative of Services in the Liberation of Chili, Peru and Brazil" by Thomas, Earl of Dundonald, is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The narrative details the author's firsthand experiences and contributions to the naval operations that led to the independence of these South American nations from Spanish and Portuguese rule. It presents a vivid portrayal of military engagements, the challenges faced during wartime, and the political complexities of the era.  At the start of the narrative, the author recounts his invitation to command the Chilean Navy in 1817, highlighting the urgent need to counter Spanish naval dominance. Upon arriving in Valparaiso, Dundonald describes a warm reception and his immediate engagement in expeditions aimed at liberating Peruvian territories. He recounts significant events, such as the challenges faced when attacking Spanish forts, the difficulties in commanding a squadron often lacking in resources, and attempts to establish good relations with local populations. His personal struggles, including political intrigue and the mutinous behavior of some crew members, lay the groundwork for a complex depiction of a revolutionary struggle that intertwines valor and political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChile -- History -- War of Independence, 1810-1824  aPeru -- History -- War of Independence, 1820-1829  aBrazil -- History -- Empire, 1822-188940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14914  c56302d56302