Project Gutenberg 2017-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 286 Stewart, C. S. (Charles Samuel) 1795 1870 Stewart, Charles Samuel 02030011 Brazil and La Plata: The personal record of a cruise Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Brazil and La Plata: The Personal Record of a Cruise" by C. S. Stewart is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Stewart's experiences and observations during his naval cruise aboard the U.S.S. Congress, documenting life on board, interactions with fellow crew members, and the various ports of call, particularly in Brazil and La Plata. The narrative offers insights into naval life, the challenges faced by sailors, and the sociopolitical climate of the regions he visits. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Stewart's journey as he reflects on the emotional weight of departing from home and the sacrifices inherent in naval service. He recounts the departure from Cape Henry, touching on the somber atmosphere as the ship heads into the unknown. The text vividly captures a significant incident on the first night at sea, where a crew member tragically falls overboard, which prompts a heartfelt prayer service that underscores the chaplain's role in providing moral support aboard a warship. Stewart's reflections combine personal experiences with broader observations of shipboard life, hinting at themes of duty, faith, and the complexities of naval discipline that will be further explored as his journey unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Brazil -- Description and travel Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Description and travel Montevideo (Uruguay) -- Description and travel Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) -- Description and travel F2501 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) 991715 2025-07-22T04:52:38.672930 text/html 971582 2024-10-23T02:12:25 text/html 946896 2025-07-22T04:52:48.622872 application/epub+zip 945613 2025-07-22T04:52:40.244902 application/epub+zip 498029 2025-07-22T04:52:39.528913 application/epub+zip 1147934 2025-07-22T04:52:55.397804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1092844 2025-07-22T04:52:47.873881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 646082 2022-09-25T00:35:34.066216 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 931008 2025-07-22T04:52:37.887899 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 911027 2024-10-23T02:12:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17027 2025-07-22T04:52:55.530810 application/rdf+xml 12442 2025-07-22T04:52:39.622879 image/jpeg 1788 2025-07-22T04:52:39.576876 image/jpeg 870204 2025-07-22T04:52:38.758889 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog