The Sufferings and Escape of Capt. Chas. H. Brown From an Awful Imprisonment by Chilian Convicts
CHAPTER I.
Valparaiso--The barque Florida--Chartered by the Chilian government--Prisoners for convict colony put on board--Captain Avalos and soldiers sent for protection--We set sail--Arrangement of the vessel--Mr. Shaw’s sickness--Attempted insurrection among the prisoners--Prompt conduct of Captain Avalos--All quiet again--We reach the Straits of Magellan--Williwaws--We anchor in Sandy Bay 15