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Book Synopsis The Legend of El Dorado by : Nancy Van Laan
Download or read book The Legend of El Dorado written by Nancy Van Laan and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the Chibcha Indian legend about how the treasure of El Dorado came to be.
Book Synopsis The Search for El Dorado by : John Hemming
Download or read book The Search for El Dorado written by John Hemming and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2001 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The El Dorado legend of a naked ruler who covered his body in gold dust became an obsession for conquistadores and successive adventurers in search of the sacred gold of the Indians in Central and Southern America. John Hemming, author of Red Gold, tells of the cruelty of the explorers but also of the indescribable hardships they suffered. A beguiling book illustrated with images from the Gold Museum in Bogota.
Book Synopsis The Golden Dream by : Robert Silverberg
Download or read book The Golden Dream written by Robert Silverberg and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Mourning El Dorado by : Charlotte Rogers
Download or read book Mourning El Dorado written by Charlotte Rogers and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What ever happened to the legend of El Dorado, the tale of the mythical city of gold lost in the Amazon jungle? Charlotte Rogers argues that El Dorado has not been forgotten and still inspires the reckless pursuit of illusory wealth. The search for gold in South America during the colonial period inaugurated the "promise of El Dorado"—the belief that wealth and happiness can be found in the tropical forests of the Americas. That assumption has endured over the course of centuries, still evident in the various modes of natural resource extraction, such as oil drilling and mining, that characterize the region today. Mourning El Dorado looks at how fiction from the American tropics written since 1950 engages with the promise of El Dorado in the age of the Anthropocene. Just as the golden kingdom was never found, natural resource extraction has not produced wealth and happiness for the peoples of the tropics. While extractivism enriches a few outsiders, it results in environmental degradation and the subjugation, displacement, and forced assimilation of native peoples. This book considers how the fiction of five writers—Alejo Carpentier, Wilson Harris, Mario Vargas Llosa, Álvaro Mutis, and Milton Hatoum—criticizes extractive practices and mourns the lost illusion of the forest as a place of wealth and happiness.
Book Synopsis The Loss of El Dorado by : V. S. Naipaul
Download or read book The Loss of El Dorado written by V. S. Naipaul and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this masterpiece about Trinidad, the Nobel Prize-winning author has “given us a lesson in history [and] shown us how it is best written” (The New York Times). The history of Trinidad begins with a delusion: the belief that somewhere nearby on the South American mainland lay El Dorado, the mythical kingdom of gold. In this extraordinary and often gripping book, V. S. Naipaul—himself a native of Trinidad—shows how that delusion drew a small island into the vortex of world events, making it the object of Spanish and English colonial designs and a mecca for treasure-seekers, slave-traders, and revolutionaries. Amid massacres and poisonings, plunder and multinational intrigue, two themes emerge: the grinding down of the Aborigines during the long rivalries of the El Dorado quest and, two hundred years later, the man-made horror of slavery. An accumulation of casual, awful detail takes us as close as we can get to day-to-day life in the slave colony, where, in spite of various titles of nobility, only an opportunistic, near-lawless community exists, always fearful of slave suicide or poison, of African sorcery and revolt. Naipaul tells this labyrinthine story with assurance, withering irony, and lively sympathy. The result is historical writing at its highest level.
Book Synopsis The Search for El Dorado (Totally True Adventures) by : Lois Miner Huey
Download or read book The Search for El Dorado (Totally True Adventures) written by Lois Miner Huey and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author :Charles River Charles River Editors Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781979561068 Total Pages :62 pages Book Rating :4.5/5 (61 download)
Book Synopsis El Dorado by : Charles River Charles River Editors
Download or read book El Dorado written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *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.
Book Synopsis Lost City, Lost Fortune: The El Dorado Odyssey by : Daniel Triana
Download or read book Lost City, Lost Fortune: The El Dorado Odyssey written by Daniel Triana and published by Daniel Triana. This book was released on 2024-04-06 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Orphans of Eldorado by : Milton Hatoum
Download or read book Orphans of Eldorado written by Milton Hatoum and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magical retelling of the myth of Eldorado, by Brazil's greatest writer. The Enchanted City has inhabited the fevered dreams of many European navigators and consquisitadores, but all have been unable to find it on the map.
Book Synopsis The Legend of El Dorado by : Nancy Van Laan
Download or read book The Legend of El Dorado written by Nancy Van Laan and published by Random House Value Pub. This book was released on 1996-02-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the Chibcha Indian legend about how the treasure of El Dorado came to be.
Book Synopsis Stories of El Dorado by : Frona Eunice Wait
Download or read book Stories of El Dorado written by Frona Eunice Wait and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Stories of El Dorado by Frona Eunice Wait
Book Synopsis STORIES OF EL DORADO - 28 Myths and Legends about the Fabled City of Gold by : Frona Eunice Wait
Download or read book STORIES OF EL DORADO - 28 Myths and Legends about the Fabled City of Gold written by Frona Eunice Wait and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-07-05 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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,
Book Synopsis Sir Walter Ralegh and the Quest for El Dorado by : Marc Aronson
Download or read book Sir Walter Ralegh and the Quest for El Dorado written by Marc Aronson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the adventurous life of Ralegh the English explorer who led many expeditions to the new world.
Download or read book Places of Legend written by Hailey Scragg and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Features: • 32 pages, about 7 inches x 9 inches • Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8 leveled readers • Easy-to-read pages with vibrant photos • Features before, during, and after reading activities • After-reading questions, memory game, and reading activity included Places Of Legend: Have you ever heard of the pharaoh's curse? What about the fabled city of El Dorado? Places all over the world inspire incredible legends. Let's learn more about these legends and the places they call home in Places of Legend! Hidden, Lost, and Discovered: Go on an epic journey to explore some of the most interesting places from around the world, their history, and the legends they hold. Some people may not even know they exist! Reading Made Fun: This 32-page kids book for 3rd—8th graders features eye-catching photos, hidden histories, and fascinating facts about some of the world's most amazing locations. Leveled Books: Discovering the world's intriguing history will engage readers in this high-interest easy-reading-level book with before, during, and after reading activities, post-reading questions, a memory game, and more! Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
Book Synopsis Dreams of El Dorado by : H. W. Brands
Download or read book Dreams of El Dorado written by H. W. Brands and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Epic in its scale, fearless in its scope" (Hampton Sides), this masterfully told account of the American West from a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist sets a new standard as it sweeps from the California Gold Rush and beyond. In Dreams of El Dorado, H. W. Brands tells the thrilling, panoramic story of the settling of the American West. He takes us from John Jacob Astor's fur trading outpost in Oregon to the Texas Revolution, from the California gold rush to the Oklahoma land rush. He shows how the migrants' dreams drove them to feats of courage and perseverance that put their stay-at-home cousins to shame-and how those same dreams also drove them to outrageous acts of violence against indigenous peoples and one another. The West was where riches would reward the miner's persistence, the cattleman's courage, the railroad man's enterprise; but El Dorado was at least as elusive in the West as it ever was in the East. Balanced, authoritative, and masterfully told, Dreams of El Dorado sets a new standard for histories of the American West.
Book Synopsis The Search for El Dorado by : John Hemming
Download or read book The Search for El Dorado written by John Hemming and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1979 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles early expeditions to uncover the treasures of El Dorado and looks at the culture, sophisticated skills, and traditions of the Colombian Indians.
Download or read book Lake Titicaca written by Charles Stanish and published by Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press. This book was released on 2011-12-31 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lake Titicaca and the vast region surrounding this deep body of water contain mysteries that we are just beginning to unravel. The area surrounding the world's highest navigable lake was home to some of the greatest civilizations in the ancient world. These civilizations were created by the ancestors of the Aymara and Quechua peoples who continue to live and work in Peru and Bolivia along the shores of this ancient body of water. This lavishly illustrated book provides a state-of-the-art description and explanation of the great cultures that inhabited this land from the first migrants ten millennia ago to the people who thrive here today. We will also discover the world of myth and legend that has grown up around this mysterious place, including the lost continent of Mu, the land of Paititi, El Dorado and the many mystic ruins of Titicaca. We then explore the results of a century of scientific research that provide an even more fabulous tale than the legends and myths combined. This book is an indispensable guide for any visitor who has an interest in archaeology, history and culture. It is likewise an excellent introduction for the interested reader who yearns to know more about this fascinating place.
