South America; a Popular Illustrated History of the Struggle for Liberty in the Andean Republics And Cuba
The book South America; a Popular Illustrated History of the Struggle for Liberty in the Andean Republics And Cuba was written by author Butterworth, Hezekiah, 1839-1905 Here you can read free online of South America; a Popular Illustrated History of the Struggle for Liberty in the Andean Republics And Cuba book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is South America; a Popular Illustrated History of the Struggle for Liberty in the Andean Republics And Cuba a good or bad book?
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San Martin was appointed the Protector of the state. There are two anecdotes related by General Mitre, the first constitutional President of Argentina, in his " History of San Martin," that reveal the character of that hero. On the morning march along the Lorna, Marshal Brayer forced himself upon San Martin. " I am suffering from my old wound. I want your permission to retire at once to the baths of Colma." " Marshal, a half-hour will de- cide the fate of Chili. The enemy is in sight. The baths... are thirteen leagues away. Your place is here." " But the old wound is in such a condition that I cannot go on." " Senor," said San Martin, " the lowest drummer in the Digitized by Microsoft® THE BATTLE OF MAYPO 1 35 army has more honor than you." He sent word to Bel- carce, the commander of the infantry : " Announce to the army that Marshal Brayer is cashiered for conduct unworthy of an officer!" The order was a moral death. The other anecdote is this : Of the abundant trophies of victory San Martin kept for himself only one.
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