In speaking of Spain's restrictive policy, a British naval officer, who was on the South American station during the revolution, says: Unfortunately, however, for that system, the South Americans, notwithstanding the network of chains by which they were enveloped, had still some sparks of humanity left, and, in spite of all their degradation, longed earnestly for the enjoyments suitable to their nature; and finding that the Spaniards neither could nor would furnish them with an adequate supply, they invited the assistance of other nations. — from The United States and Latin America by John Holladay Latané
life except for that eagle soaring there
How desolate, how melancholy, the place is, with scarce a sign of life, except for that eagle soaring there.” — from The Golden Rock by Ernest Glanville
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