The Discovery Of Guiana - Hardcover

by Walter Raleigh (Author)

""The Discovery of Guiana"" is a book written by Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer, soldier, and writer. The book was first published in 1596 and is an account of Raleigh's journey to South America in search of the fabled city of El Dorado. Raleigh's expedition took place in 1595, during which he explored the Orinoco River and the surrounding region of Guiana. In the book, Raleigh describes the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and way of life of the native people he encountered. He also provides detailed accounts of his encounters with various groups of indigenous people, including the Caribs and the Arawaks. Raleigh's expedition was not successful in finding the city of El Dorado, but his descriptions of the region and its people were influential in shaping European perceptions of South America. The book is considered an important historical document and has been studied by scholars and historians for its insights into early European exploration and colonization of the Americas.This island of Trinidad hath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.