The Emancipation of South America
CHAPTER XVIII.
MAIPÓ.
1818.
Confusion of the Royalists after Cancha-rayada--They march on Santiago--The Plain of Maipó--Position of the Patriots--Desertion of General Brayer--Battle of Maipó--Results of the Battle--Osorio collects a Small Force at Talcahuano--Zapiola takes Command in the South--Osorio evacuates Talcahuano.....174