Eldorado And The Quest For Fortune And Glory In South America
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Eldorado And The Quest For Fortune And Glory In South America
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Author : Peter O. Koch
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2021-06-21
Eldorado And The Quest For Fortune And Glory In South America written by Peter O. Koch and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-21 with History categories.
This book traces the origin of the legend of El Dorado and the various expeditions that set out to locate that mysterious land of untold wealth in South America. Motivated by both fanciful rumors of a golden city ruled by a man who coated himself daily with gold dust, and the more practical allure of a region abundant in cinnamon trees (a spice that was worth its weight in gold to Europeans), many conquistadors convinced themselves that another native empire awaited their conquest. These quests for fortune and glory would lead to an encounter with fierce female warriors who were believed to be the Amazons of ancient Greek lore, and the discovery of the mighty river later named for the legendary Amazon tribe. The first half of this book details the lesser-known accounts of German interest in locating the wealth of a golden kingdom called Xerira and an elusive passage at Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo which supposedly led to the Pacific Ocean. The second section focuses on the various Spanish efforts to discover El Dorado, each of which was eventually doomed to despair, disappointment, and death.
The Quest Of El Dorado
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Author : John Augustine Zahm
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1917
The Quest Of El Dorado written by John Augustine Zahm and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1917 with History categories.
The Gilded Man El Dorado
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Author : Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2020-12-08
The Gilded Man El Dorado written by Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-08 with Fiction categories.
Embark on a thrilling journey with "The Gilded Man (El Dorado)" by Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier. Set in the 1890s, this classic tale revolves around the legendary city of El Dorado and its fabled treasures. Bandelier's narrative weaves history, adventure, and intrigue, capturing the allure of the mythical city and the relentless human quest for wealth and power.
The Quest Of El Dorado
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Author : J. A. Zahm
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2015-06-25
The Quest Of El Dorado written by J. A. Zahm and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-25 with History categories.
Excerpt from The Quest of El Dorado: The Most Romantic Episode in the History of South American Conquest "There are epochs in which the reason is bewildered by the contemplation of new and unusual objects. And even the most clear-sighted man, when exposed to a continuous series of violent impressions, ceases to analyze them and descends to the level of common intelligences which exaggerate and marvel at everything. To comply with the precepts of the sage nil admirari, one must be in the full exercise of his faculties and have acquired a certain dominion over his senses which are always prone to bewitch and deceive him. How far were the Conquistadores of America from this state of intellectual calm? For them everything was matter for surprise. The spectacle of a new world, new peoples, new customs, and, more than all else, those inexhaustible fountains of riches which gushed forth everywhere with greater rapidity than their desire to possess them, maintained them in a sweet, and perpetual ecstasy. Without taking opium, like the Mussulmans, they experienced the same sensations from which they could not free themselves without great effort." Pedro De Angelis, in "Coleccion de Obras y Documentos Relativos a la Historia Antigua y Moderna de las Provincias del Rio de la Plata." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Quest Of El Dorado
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Author : John Augustine Zahm
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2016-07-15
The Quest Of El Dorado written by John Augustine Zahm and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with History categories.
Excerpt from The Quest of El Dorado: The Most Romantic Episode in the History of South American Conquest Two and a half centuries scoured the whole of the continent from the Pilcomayo to the Strait of Ma gellan in search of that fabulous Ciudad Enorm tada de los C(esares - The Enchanted City of the Caesars - a city which according to the sworn statements of those who pretended to have been in it, was as vast and as rich as Nineveh of old, and greater in area than Pekin or London - a city that held within its carefully fortified walls all the delights of Eden and all the wonders of the New Jerusalem. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Searching For El Dorado
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Author : Marc Herman
language : en
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Release Date : 2003
Searching For El Dorado written by Marc Herman and has been published by Nan A. Talese this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Fiction categories.
From a young writer quickly becoming the quintessential foreign correspondent for a new generation, comes the compelling, tragicomic account of the centuries old quest for gold in South America.
The Quest Of El Dorado The Most Romantic Episode In The History Of South American Conquest
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Author : John Augustine Zahn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1917
The Quest Of El Dorado The Most Romantic Episode In The History Of South American Conquest written by John Augustine Zahn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1917 with America Discovery and Exploration categories.
In Quest Of El Dorado
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Author : Stephen Graham
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2021-11-05
In Quest Of El Dorado written by Stephen Graham and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-05 with Travel categories.
This book was written by the travel writer Stephen Graham and documents his quest in search of El Dorado, the hidden kingdom made entirely from gold. He voyaged to Spain, Mexico, and Panama to seek this undiscovered empire and though he did not find it in the end, his notes on the places he visited are of great value to those who'd like to follow in his footsteps.
The Quest Of El Dorado The Most Romantic Episode In The History Of The South American Conquest Scholar S Choice Edition
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Author : D Appleton and Company
language : en
Publisher: Scholar's Choice
Release Date : 2015-02-20
The Quest Of El Dorado The Most Romantic Episode In The History Of The South American Conquest Scholar S Choice Edition written by D Appleton and Company and has been published by Scholar's Choice this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-20 with categories.
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.
The Quest Of El Dorado The Most Romantic Episode In The History Of The South American Conquest
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Author : D. Appleton And Company
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2019-03-15
The Quest Of El Dorado The Most Romantic Episode In The History Of The South American Conquest written by D. Appleton And Company and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-15 with History categories.
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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.