The Emancipation of South America
CHAPTER II.
SAN MARTIN IN EUROPE AND IN AMERICA.
1778--1812.
His Birth and Parentage--Leaves for Spain--His Career in the Spanish Army--Africa--France--St. Vincent--Portugal--Cadiz--Society of Lautaro--Argonilla--Baylen--Tudela--Albuera--Lord Macduff--London--Buenos Ayres--Outbreak of the Revolution--Experiments in Government--The Influence of San Martin--Personal Appearance and Character of San Martin.....31