Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Excerpt from Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk

It was the intention Of our first captain to touch at Valparaiso for a supply of fresh provisions. In the ship's papers this was the only port designated on the Pacific side except San Francisco. Our new commander, Cap tain Brooks, assumed the responsibility of leaving the choice between Valparaiso and another port to the pas sengers. It was put to the vote, and decided that we should proceed to Callao, so that we might pass in sight of Juan Fernandez, and have an Opportunity of visiting Lima, the City of the Kings.

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