| Author |
Raleigh, Walter, 1552?-1618 |
| Title |
The Discovery of Guiana
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Discovery_of_Guiana
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Dagny; John Bickers and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Discovery of Guiana" by Sir Walter Raleigh is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The book documents Raleigh's exploration of the region of Guiana in South America, particularly his pursuit of the legendary city of gold, El Dorado. Raleigh provides insights into his extensive journey, detailing encounters with indigenous peoples, the geography of the land, and the vast riches he believed were to be found there. The opening of "The Discovery of Guiana" introduces Sir Walter Raleigh as a quintessential figure of the Elizabethan era, elaborating on his background and previous expeditions. Raleigh recounts his motivation for the journey and the efforts he took in 1595, setting out from England with ambitions to discover and conquer the wealth of the Empire of Guiana, particularly the opulent city of Manoa. He reflects on his initial travels across Trinidad and his interactions with various Indian tribes, revealing the challenges of exploration amid the stark realities of nature and foreign territories. The narrative promises a blend of adventure, discovery, and the complexities of colonial ambitions, inviting readers to delve into history's rich tapestry through Raleigh's eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
El Dorado
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| Subject |
Guiana -- Discovery and exploration
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| Subject |
America -- Early accounts to 1600
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2272 |
| Release Date |
Mar 26, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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