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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — THE COLONIAL PERIOD

CHAPTER I — Almagro's expedition—early history and inhabitants
Pizarro's Rivals—The Inca Empire—Almagro sets out for Chile—His claims to Cuzco—Sends forward Paullu Topu—Hardships encountered in the mountains—Sends forward party to obtain relief—Appearance of Chile—Different tribes—Their civilization and manner of living—Explorations—Almagro reinstates an ulmen—Engagement with the Indians—Return to Chile—Subsequent career of Almagro	21
CHAPTER II—The araucanians—Valdivia's expedition—the founding of santiago
Character of Valdivia—Character of the Araucanians—Their military system and social organization—De Hoz and Carmargo—Pizarro ignores the royal commission and appoints Valdivia to undertake the conquest of Chile—The expedition—Founding of Santiago and trouble with the Indians—Battle on the Mapocho river—Disaffection—Discovery of gold.	36
CHAPTER III—Opening and conquering the country—la serena, concepción and other cities founded
Valdivia determines to send Monroy and Miranda to Peru—Murder of a chief's son—Vaca de Castro sends recruits to Chile—Pastene explores the southern coasts—Massacre at Quillota

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