This harrowing narrative tells the story of a little-known expedition of British and Irish volunteers who sailed to South America in 1817 to help the cause of South American independence. Written by James Hackett, one of the few survivors of the journey, this book offers a firsthand account of the expedition's formation, its perilous voyage across the Atlantic, and the subsequent battles and hardships endured by the soldiers in South America. A gripping tale of adventure and heroism, this book sheds new light on an overlooked moment in history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.