The Discovery Of Guiana (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162692784)

The Discovery of Guiana is a book written by the famous English explorer and writer, Sir Walter Raleigh. It is a detailed account of his expedition to Guiana, a region in South America, in search of the legendary city of El Dorado, which was believed to be rich in gold and other precious metals.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes Raleigh's experiences and observations during his journey. He writes about the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the native people he encountered.Raleigh also describes his encounters with various tribes, including the Caribs and the Arawaks, and the difficulties he faced in communicating with them due to the language barrier. He also provides a vivid description of the landscape, from the dense jungles to the mighty rivers that flowed through the region.Throughout the book, Raleigh expresses his fascination with the region and its people, and his belief that it held great potential for trade and commerce. He also writes about the challenges he faced, including disease, hunger, and hostile encounters with local tribes.Overall, The Discovery of Guiana is a fascinating account of an important moment in the history of exploration and colonization. Raleigh's vivid descriptions and engaging writing style make it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South America or the early days of European exploration.This island of Trinidad hath the form of a sheephook, and is but narrow; the north part is very mountainous; the soil is very excellent, and will bear sugar, ginger, or any other commodity that the Indies yield. It hath store of deer, wild porks, fruit, fish, and fowl; it hath also for bread sufficient maize, cassavi, and of those roots and fruits which are common everywhere in the West Indies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Walter Raleigh
ISBN-10: 1162692782
ISBN-13: 9781162692784
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.15d