A history of the British presence in Chile : from Bloody Mary to Charles Darwin and the decline of British influence
Chileans are often called the 'English of South America'. This book narrates the tremendous influence that British visitors and immigrants have had on the history of Chile, starting in 1554 with 'Bloody Mary' becoming Queen of Chile. This is an informed, comprehensive, and balanced account that includes original research, and will appeal to students of Latin American history, the general reader, and travelers to Chile. Edmundson tells several stories, including Charles Darwin's seventeen months in Chile, the British stamp on the history of Patagonia, the story of the 'Nitrate King', and British participation in the War of Independence
History
1 online resource (xii, 276 pages) : illustrations
9780230101210, 9781282664821, 9781349381098, 9780230114838, 9786612664823, 0230101216, 1282664824, 1349381098, 0230114830, 6612664827
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Introduction: a mysterious sympathy
Pirates, buccaneers, privateers, corsairs, and circumnavigators
Explorers by sea
British naturalists in Chile
Chile's wars
Visitors and explorers on land
British artists in Chile
British communities in Chile
Commerce and industry
Mining
Banking
Railways
Education
Religion
Sports
The Battle of Coronel
The decline of British influence
The imprint that remains: family names and geography
Appendix A: English newspapers in Chile
Appendix B: British diplomatic representation in Chile
English