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| Author | Brown, Charles H., captain of the bark Florida |
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| Editor | Appleton, Elizabeth Haven, 1815-1890 |
| Title | The Sufferings and Escape of Capt. Chas. H. Brown From an Awful Imprisonment by Chilian Convicts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Sufferings and Escape of Capt. Chas. H. Brown From an Awful Imprisonment" by Chas. H. Brown is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative recounts the harrowing experiences of Captain Brown as he navigates treachery, imprisonment, and survival encountered during a politically charged voyage with prisoners in the aftermath of rebellion in Chile. The account focuses on Brown's trials, the brutalities faced by his fellow captives, and his unwavering spirit amidst terrifying circumstances. At the start of the book, we learn that Captain Brown commands the barque Florida, which has been commissioned to transport political prisoners to a Chilian penal colony. Embarking from Valparaiso, the voyage unveils initial unease when an attempted mutiny among the prisoners is swiftly suppressed. After encountering rough weather and challenges at sea, Brown's crew and passengers find themselves embroiled in a chaotic insurrection led by convicts upon reaching Sandy Bay. The opening sets the stage for Brown's subsequent capture and imprisonment, revealing the brutality of both the political situation in Chile and the hardships of his fellow captives, thereby foreshadowing the severe trials that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F3051: Latin America local history: Chile |
| Subject | Punta Arenas (Chile) -- History |
| Subject | Florida (Ship) |
| Subject | Brown, Charles H., captain of the bark Florida |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57456 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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