The Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America

The Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America
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The Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America in three volumes is a travel narrative by a British explorer William Bennet Stevenson who spent many years in Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia, in early 19th century. About 1803 he landed on the coast of Chile, which at that time was inhabited only by indigenous people. His intention was to travel through the country, but he was detained a prisoner. He was conveyed to Peru, where he was permitted to reside in the town and to make excursions into the adjoining provinces. On the outbreak of the Ecuadorian War of Independence, Stevenson joined the insurgents, and he also served in the Chilean War of Independence, taking part in many naval operations. Upon his return he published the results of his American experiences. His goal in writing this book was to bring European readers closer to the distant continent which has undergone remarkable changes in its political and religious life. The book is of great value for the period of the Spanish American wars of independence, and he used his unique opportunities for observation to advantage.

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William Bennet Stevenson. The Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America

The Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America

Table of Contents

Volume 1

Table of Contents

PREFACE

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III

FOOTNOTES:

CHAPTER IV

FOOTNOTE:

CHAPTER V

FOOTNOTE:

CHAPTER VI

CHAPTER VII

CHAPTER VIII

CHAPTER IX

CHAPTER X

CHAPTER XI

FOOTNOTE:

CHAPTER XII

FOOTNOTE:

CHAPTER XIII

CHAPTER XIV

CHAPTER XV

CHAPTER XVI

Volume 2

Table of Contents

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III

CHAPTER IV

CHAPTER V

CHAPTER VI

CHAPTER VII

CHAPTER VIII

CHAPTER IX

CHAPTER X

CHAPTER XI

CHAPTER XII

CHAPTER XIII

CHAPTER XIV

Volume 3

Table of Contents

CHAPTER I

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER III

FOOTNOTES:

CHAPTER IV

CHAPTER V

FOOTNOTES:

CHAPTER VI

CHAPTER VII

CHAPTER VIII

CHAPTER IX

FOOTNOTES:

CHAPTER X

CHAPTER XI

CHAPTER XII

CHAPTER XIII

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William Bennet Stevenson

Containing travels in Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia

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I was informed that the indians have both gold and silver mines, and that they are acquainted with the art of extracting the metal from the ores. One might presume that there was some foundation for this report from the ornaments made of the precious metals seen in their possession: they are of Spanish manufacture, and perhaps either the spoils of war or the result of barter.

A trade of no great importance might be established here. The wool, which is good, and timber, with some gold and silver, would be given in return for knives, axes, hatchets, white and greenish coarse flannel, ponchos, bridle bits, spurs, &c.

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