The Legend Of El Dorado
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The Legend Of El Dorado
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Author : Nancy Van Laan
language : en
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 1991
The Legend Of El Dorado written by Nancy Van Laan and has been published by Knopf Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Chibcha Indians categories.
A retelling of the Chibcha Indian legend about how the treasure of El Dorado came to be.
The Legend Of El Dorado
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Author : Nancy Van Laan
language : en
Publisher: Random House Value Pub
Release Date : 1996-02-01
The Legend Of El Dorado written by Nancy Van Laan and has been published by Random House Value Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-02-01 with categories.
A retelling of the Chibcha Indian legend about how the treasure of El Dorado came to be.
The Golden Dream
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Author : Robert Silverberg
language : en
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Release Date : 2020-12-04
The Golden Dream written by Robert Silverberg and has been published by Ohio University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-04 with History categories.
One of the most persistent legends in the annals of New World exploration is that of the Land of Gold. This mythical site was located over vast areas of South America (and later, North America); the search for it drove some men mad with greed and, as often as not, to their untimely deaths. In this history of quest and adventure, Robert Silverberg traces the fate of Old World explorers lured westward by the myth of El Dorado. From the German conquistadores licensed by the Spanish king to operate out of Venezuela, to the journeys of Gonzalo Pizarro in the Amazon basin, and to the nearly miraculous voyage of Francisco Orellana to the mouth of the Amazon River, encountering the warlike women who gave the river its name, violence and bloodshed accompanied the determined adventurers. Sir Walter Raleigh and a host of other explorers spent small fortunes and many lives trying to locate Manoa, a city that was rumored to be El Dorado—City of Gold. Celebrated science fiction author Robert Silverberg recreates these legendary quests in The Golden Dream: Seekers of El Dorado.
El Dorado
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-11-08
El Dorado written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-08 with categories.
*Includes pictures. *Includes historic accounts about the myth of El Dorado. *Includes a bibliography and footnotes for further reading. Alongside the famous Lost City of Atlantis, perhaps no mythological city has captured the imaginations of people or been the source for exploration quite like El Dorado, the fabled city of gold that the Spanish believed was located somewhere in South America. The origins of the Spaniards' belief in the existence of the mythical city was based on their rumors surrounding the tribal chief of the Muisca in present-day Colombia; the Spanish heard that his initiation included covering himself with gold dust and diving into Lake Guatavita. Of course, if the chief could cover himself in gold, he must have access to a lot of it, and around this figure, the myth of El Dorado sprang up as the location of it. Naturally, the belief in the existence of El Dorado propelled it from being merely a city to an entire empire itself, and this spurred several journeys in the 16th century, including one by Francisco Pizarro's half-brother, Gonzalo, and another by Sir Walter Raleigh. Although none of these journeys actually discovered such a place, they resulted in plenty of lives lost and a lot of exploration of the heart of South America. Moreover, despite the fact none of the explorers actually found El Dorado, the rumors and journeys only cemented the belief that such a place existed, and El Dorado was actually located on maps made by several European nations for centuries. As folklorist Jim Griffith once put it, "El Dorado shifted geographical locations until finally it simply meant a source of untold riches somewhere in the Americas."In fact, it would not be until about the early 19th century that explorer Alexander von Humboldt disproved El Dorado's existence, at least in the spot it was assumed to be located for over 200 years. Although no El Dorado was ever found, the myth still fascinates people today, and it remains a pop culture fixture around the globe. El Dorado is also still used as a metaphor not only for places where people seek to get rich quick but even as a mentality and mindset, much like the notion of the American Dream. El Dorado: The Search for the Fabled City of Gold chronicles the origins behind the myth and the history of the actual journeys that sought to discover the city. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about El Dorado like never before, in no time at all.
Lost City Lost Fortune The El Dorado Odyssey
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Author : Daniel Triana
language : en
Publisher: Daniel Triana
Release Date : 2024-04-06
Lost City Lost Fortune The El Dorado Odyssey written by Daniel Triana and has been published by Daniel Triana this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-06 with History categories.
Embark on an enthralling journey through time with "Lost City, Lost Fortune: The El Dorado Odyssey", a captivating exploration of one of history's most mesmerizing tales. This book delves deep into the heart of El Dorado, unraveling the layers of history, myth, and legend that have cloaked this fabled city in mystery for centuries. From the earliest whispers among European explorers to the rich tapestry of indigenous folklore, each page is a step closer to understanding the allure that has driven men to obsession and entire expeditions to their doom. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, this book offers not just a historical account but an inspirational odyssey into the human spirit’s quest for discovery, wealth, and unattainable dreams. Whether you're a history buff or a lover of myths and legends, El Dorado will ignite your imagination with tales of opulence, conquests, mirages, and the eternal human yearning for worlds beyond our reach. Join us on this remarkable expedition to uncover the truth behind one of the greatest legends ever told.
The Search For El Dorado
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Author : John Hemming
language : en
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Release Date : 1979
The Search For El Dorado written by John Hemming and has been published by Dutton Adult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with History categories.
Chronicles early expeditions to uncover the treasures of El Dorado and looks at the culture, sophisticated skills, and traditions of the Colombian Indians.
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.
El Dorado Illustrated
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Author : Emma Orczy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-05-03
El Dorado Illustrated written by Emma Orczy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-03 with categories.
El Dorado (pronounced [el doˈɾaðo], English: /ˌɛl dəˈrɑːdoʊ/; Spanish for "the golden one"), originally El Hombre Dorado ("The Golden Man") or El Rey Dorado ("The Golden King"), was the term used by the Spanish in the 16th century to describe a mythical tribal chief (zipa) of the Muisca people, an indigenous people of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense of Colombia, who, as an initiation rite, covered himself with gold dust and submerged in Lake Guatavita. The legends surrounding El Dorado changed over time, as it went from being a man, to a city, to a kingdom, and then finally to an empire.A second location for El Dorado was inferred from rumors, which inspired several unsuccessful expeditions in the late 1500s in search of a city called Manoa on the shores of Lake Parime or Parima. Two of the most famous of these expeditions were led by Sir Walter Raleigh. In pursuit of the legend,
Stories Of El Dorado 28 Myths And Legends About The Fabled City Of Gold
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Author : Frona Eunice Wait
language : en
Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2020-07-05
Stories Of El Dorado 28 Myths And Legends About The Fabled City Of Gold written by Frona Eunice Wait and has been published by Abela Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-05 with Fiction categories.
Herein are 28 myths and legends of El Dorado, the fabled City of Gold. They stretch from the Inca of Peru to the coming of the Columbus, to the Aztecs of Mexico and on north to the Native Americans of Southwest USA to the, then, “New” El Dorado – the 19th C. gold rushes of North America - the Forty-Niners strike at Sutter’s Mill, California and the Klondike rush of Alaska on the Yukon river. The 28 myths in this volume, not only cover an expansive geographic area, they also cover over 1,600 years of elapsed time. They are accompanied by 28 exquisite drop capitals and 31 pen and ink drawings which help give an already fascinating subject more vitality. In this volume you will find golden myths and legends like: The Happy Island, Zamna, The Eye Of The Sun, Votan, The People's Heart, Manco-Capac, The Powerful One, The Wrathy Chieftain, Quetzalcoatl, The Plumed Serpent, Cholula, The Sacred City, El Dorado, The Golden, Bimini, The Fountain Of Youth, Montezuma And The Paba, The Mountain Of Gold, The Land Of Gold, The New El Dorado, and many more. After an exhaustive study of the subject, Prof. A. F. Bandelier (August 6, 1840 – March 18, 1914 - the Hemenway Archaeological Expedition and later the American Museum of Natural History) whose research was used in this book, wrote in the early 1900’s “As to where these myths originated, or how old they are, I have nothing to suggest, since in presenting these simple variants, it is sufficient for my purpose to know that they exist. To me they lend a dignity to our country (the USA) by investing it with a misty past, replete with a mythology as rich and sublime as that of any of the races of antiquity. Not only will the study of them inspire patriotism and make us better acquainted with the inner lives of the Native Americans, but it will tend to create an interest in our sister republics which cannot fail to be of lasting practical benefit. We know much more of Europeans than we do of the peoples of this continent.” 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. ============================ KEYWORDS/TAGS: Legends of El Dorado, Fabled, City of Gold, riches, myths and legends, Happy Island, Zamna, Eye of the Sun, Votan, Peoples Heart, Lord, Sacred Tunkel, Stars Ball, National Book, Manco-Capac, Powerful One, Bochica, Zipa, Song of Hiawatha, Michabo, Great White Hare, Birth of Corn, Wrathy Chieftain, Quetzalcoatl, Plumed Serpent, Cholula, Sacred City, Tulla, Hiding Nook, Snake, Serpent god, Departure, Golden Hearted, El Dorado the Golden, Bimini, Fountain of Youth, Montezuma, Paba, Child of the Sun, Gilded Man, White Sea, Manoas, Mountain of Gold, Amazon Queens, Seven Cities, Cibola, Kingdom of Quivera, Land of Gold, New El Dorado, USA, Leaving the Happy Island, Xavier Martinez, Each Stitch Must Be Counted, Weaver, Amadee Joullin, Ball Player, Who Art Thou, Who are you, Alexander Para, Old-Fashioned Almanac, Calendar Stone, Behold, First Word, Hieroglyph Maker, A Joullin, Tapir, Suspension Bridge, The People Shouted, Haille, Sun Worshippers, E. Narjot, Flower-Laden, Balsa, House of Wunzh, Wrestling Match, Wrathy Chieftain, J W Clawson, Pottery Maker, Humming Bird, Alight, Snakeskin Canoe, Here Is Medicine, Song of Farewell, Torch Bearers, On and On, Caravels Sailed, Land Ho, Naked Bodies, Hacked to Pieces, Drying India Rubber, Old Witch, Monella, Flower Offering, Seven Cities, Fray Marcos, Old Community House, San Francisco Bay, Arthur Matthews, Prairie Schooner, folklore, fables, storyteller,
The Search For El Dorado Totally True Adventures
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Author : Lois Miner Huey
language : en
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2016-04-19
The Search For El Dorado Totally True Adventures written by Lois Miner Huey and has been published by Random House Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-19 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Was the City of Gold a real place? Treasure seekers and mystery readers alike will love this action-packed Totally True Adventure. Towers of gold! Glittering streets! Jewels, coins, and more! Early Spanish explorers heard a story about El Dorado. It was a lost city in the Americas made of gold. The explorers believed it was real—and they believed they could find it! Soon the story became a legend, and the legend changed the world. But the city of El Dorado has not been found . . . yet. This nonfiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, a map, Common Core connections, and additional Story Behind the Story facts. Perfect for readers of the I Survived series and the Who Was . . . ? series, Totally True Adventures are captivating nonfiction stories with not-to-be-missed bonus content.