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100 1 _aStewart, C. S.
_q(Charles Samuel),
_d1795-1870
245 1 0 _aBrazil and La Plata: The personal record of a cruise
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-11
508 _aProduced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Brazil and La Plata: The Personal Record of a Cruise" by C. S. Stewart is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Stewart's experiences and observations during his naval cruise aboard the U.S.S. Congress, documenting life on board, interactions with fellow crew members, and the various ports of call, particularly in Brazil and La Plata. The narrative offers insights into naval life, the challenges faced by sailors, and the sociopolitical climate of the regions he visits. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Stewart's journey as he reflects on the emotional weight of departing from home and the sacrifices inherent in naval service. He recounts the departure from Cape Henry, touching on the somber atmosphere as the ship heads into the unknown. The text vividly captures a significant incident on the first night at sea, where a crew member tragically falls overboard, which prompts a heartfelt prayer service that underscores the chaplain's role in providing moral support aboard a warship. Stewart's reflections combine personal experiences with broader observations of shipboard life, hinting at themes of duty, faith, and the complexities of naval discipline that will be further explored as his journey unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBrazil -- Description and travel
653 _aBuenos Aires (Argentina) -- Description and travel
653 _aMontevideo (Uruguay) -- Description and travel
653 _aRio de Janeiro (Brazil) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54886
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