The first of these volumes forms a history of the consolidation of Chilian independence, and of the subsequent liberation of Peru – through the instrumentality of the Chilian squadron under my command; a service which called forth from the Governments and people of the liberated states the warmest expressions of gratitude to the naval service collectively, and to myself personally, as having planned and conducted the operations whereby these results were attained.
The first of these volumes forms a history of the consolidation of Chilian independence, and of the subsequent liberation of Peru – through the instrumentality of the Chilian squadron under my command; a service which called forth from the Governments and people of the liberated states the warmest expressions of gratitude to the naval service collectively, and to myself personally, as having planned and conducted the operations whereby these results were attained.