The Discovery of Guiana

Have you ever wondered what it's like to search for a city of gold? The Discovery of Guiana takes you along on Sir Walter Raleigh's 1595 expedition, a journey filled with challenges and high stakes.

Raleigh and his crew navigated the perilous Orinoco River and ventured deep into the Amazon rainforest, facing dangers that would make most turn back. But the risks led to groundbreaking discoveries, like the Orinoco River and insights into indigenous cultures.

Raleigh's expedition is more than a tale of adventure; it's a cornerstone in the history of exploration that helped shape our understanding of the New World. So, if you're an adventure seeker or history buff, this book is your ticket to one of the most daring expeditions ever undertaken.

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The Discovery of Guiana

Have you ever wondered what it's like to search for a city of gold? The Discovery of Guiana takes you along on Sir Walter Raleigh's 1595 expedition, a journey filled with challenges and high stakes.

Raleigh and his crew navigated the perilous Orinoco River and ventured deep into the Amazon rainforest, facing dangers that would make most turn back. But the risks led to groundbreaking discoveries, like the Orinoco River and insights into indigenous cultures.

Raleigh's expedition is more than a tale of adventure; it's a cornerstone in the history of exploration that helped shape our understanding of the New World. So, if you're an adventure seeker or history buff, this book is your ticket to one of the most daring expeditions ever undertaken.

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The Discovery of Guiana

The Discovery of Guiana

by Walter Raleigh
The Discovery of Guiana

The Discovery of Guiana

by Walter Raleigh

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to search for a city of gold? The Discovery of Guiana takes you along on Sir Walter Raleigh's 1595 expedition, a journey filled with challenges and high stakes.

Raleigh and his crew navigated the perilous Orinoco River and ventured deep into the Amazon rainforest, facing dangers that would make most turn back. But the risks led to groundbreaking discoveries, like the Orinoco River and insights into indigenous cultures.

Raleigh's expedition is more than a tale of adventure; it's a cornerstone in the history of exploration that helped shape our understanding of the New World. So, if you're an adventure seeker or history buff, this book is your ticket to one of the most daring expeditions ever undertaken.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781605973777
Publisher: Book Jungle
Publication date: 03/27/2008
Pages: 88
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.18(d)

About the Author

Sir Walter Raleigh (circa 1554 - 29 October 1618) was an English landed gentleman, writer, poet, soldier, politician, courtier, spy and explorer. He was cousin to Sir Richard Grenville and younger half-brother of Sir Humphrey Gilbert. He is also well known for popularising tobacco in England.
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