O'Higgins of Chile: A Brief Sketch of His Life and Times |
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... Santiago in 1882 , I found the pages uncut . Apart from the few histories of Chile published in English , within a very recent period , the best -because the least unbiassed - being , in my opinion , that by Mr. G. F. Scott Elliot ...
... Santiago in 1882 , I found the pages uncut . Apart from the few histories of Chile published in English , within a very recent period , the best -because the least unbiassed - being , in my opinion , that by Mr. G. F. Scott Elliot ...
Page 16
... the Andes , arriving in Santiago , and disposing of what remained of his venture . After this it seems he determined to explore the country for himself and became an itinerant trader , eventually reaching Lima , 16 O'HIGGINS OF CHILE.
... the Andes , arriving in Santiago , and disposing of what remained of his venture . After this it seems he determined to explore the country for himself and became an itinerant trader , eventually reaching Lima , 16 O'HIGGINS OF CHILE.
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... Santiago again . He , however , gained great experience , and an intimate know- ledge of the country and people he was destined to rule hereafter . He settled down for a considerable period in Santiago , and his experience , coupled ...
... Santiago again . He , however , gained great experience , and an intimate know- ledge of the country and people he was destined to rule hereafter . He settled down for a considerable period in Santiago , and his experience , coupled ...
Page 19
... Santiago to take up his duties , and in 1794 he was elevated to the rank of Lieutenant - General . To enumerate all the works and undertakings he either directed personally , inaugurated , or deputed to others to carry out , would be ...
... Santiago to take up his duties , and in 1794 he was elevated to the rank of Lieutenant - General . To enumerate all the works and undertakings he either directed personally , inaugurated , or deputed to others to carry out , would be ...
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... Santiago and the coast to Valparaiso , which had become almost impassable except to horsemen and pack - mules . He constructed a road , largely by the aid of the Indians , from Conception to Chiloe , strengthening the fortifications of ...
... Santiago and the coast to Valparaiso , which had become almost impassable except to horsemen and pack - mules . He constructed a road , largely by the aid of the Indians , from Conception to Chiloe , strengthening the fortifications of ...
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