The Discovery of Guiana
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- First published
- 1596
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- 57
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Against strong river currents and dwindling supplies, Raleigh's company presses into Guiana in search of the riches associated with El Dorado. This first person account combines a report of exploration with an appeal to powerful patrons in England. In his dedication, Raleigh describes his losses and hardships while arguing that the expedition could bring wealth and honour to the crown.
The river passages make the practical difficulties especially clear: a grounded galley, exhausting turns at the oars, oppressive heat and repeated promises that relief lies just ahead. Fruit, fish and birds help sustain the travellers, while local pilots provide knowledge of routes and nearby settlements. Readers interested in early travel writing can examine both these observations and the ambitions behind them. The account offers a view of exploration shaped by personal reputation, English imperial hopes and rivalry with Spain.
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- Author
- Walter Raleigh
- First published
- 1596
- Reading time
- About 3 hours
- Pages
- 57
- Language
- English
- Genre
- History
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