CHAPTER VI.

[1810-1817.]


The Antecedents of Lord Cochrane's Employments in South
America.--The War of Independence in the Spanish
Colonies.--Mexico.--Venezuela.--Colombia.--Chili.--The first
Chilian Insurrection.--The Carreras and O'Higgins.--The Battle of
Rancagua.--O'Higgins's Successes.--The Establishment of the Chilian
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CHAPTER VII.

[1818-1820.]


Lord Cochrane's Voyage to Chili.--His Reception at Valparaiso and
Santiago.--The Disorganization of the Chilian Fleet.--First Signs
of Disaffection.--The Naval Forces of the Chilians and the
Spaniards.--Lord Cochrane's first Expedition to Peru.--His Attack on
Callao.--"Drake the Dragon" and "Cochrane the Devil."--Lord Cochrane's
Successes in Overawing the Spaniards, in Treasure-taking, and
in Encouragement of the Peruvians to join in the War of
Independence.--His Plan for another Attack on Callao.--His
Difficulties in Equipping the Expedition.--The Failure of
the Attempt.--His Plan for Storming Valdivia.--Its Successful