The Diary of Benjamin Reynolds: The Journal of a Voyage 'Round Cape Horn from Philadelphia to Chile and Back Again Via Rio de Janiero in 1840-41 by Benjamin ReynoldsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Knowing that the author (compiler) pretty much literally found this man's diary in an attic, and that it was an acquaintance of her great grandfather, and married a great-great aunt of hers (can that be right??) makes this more interesting than it otherwise would have been. I had hoped this diary would describe life in Valparaiso and/or Rio, or even just life on the ship, more in-depth. I guess there were some details about life on the ship, but not really for the "terra firma" stops. We hear about his days and activities, but little much else about the people, cities and locations.
Still, an enjoyable glimpse into a real man's journey to South America in 1840.
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