"The Discovery of Guiana" by Sir Walter Raleigh is a historical story that follows the author’s adventures in South America during the late 1500s. Raleigh writes about his trip to Guiana, where he was searching for the famous, gold-filled city called El Dorado. The story describes his travels, what he saw, and his meetings with the people who already lived there as he tried to find riches and take over land for England. His writing takes you back in time to when explorers were trying to find new lands and become wealthy, and he shares the difficulties and exciting parts of his journey.
The Discovery of Guiana
By Walter Raleigh
Join an explorer as he sails to South America, meets new people, and searches for a legendary city made of gold.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Raleigh was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, he played a leading part in English colonisation of North America, suppressed rebellion in Ireland, helped defend England against the Spanish Armada and held political positions under Elizabeth I.
Sir Walter Raleigh was an English statesman, soldier, writer and explorer. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, he played a leading part in English colonisation of North America, suppressed rebellion in Ireland, helped defend England against the Spanish Armada and held political positions under Elizabeth I.
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