History for ready reference, Volume 2, El Dorado to Greaves by J. N. Larned

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Author Larned, J. N. (Josephus Nelson), 1836-1913
Illustrator Reiley, Alan C. (Alan Campbell), 1869-1947
Title History for ready reference, Volume 2, El Dorado to Greaves
Alternate Title History for ready reference and topical reading, Vol. 2, El Do.-Grea.
Note "History for ready reference" at Project Gutenberg:
Volume 1 - #65306
Volume 2 - #66861
Volume 3 - #68302
Volume 4 - #69262
Volume 5 and supplement - #70343
Text-only collection of all the above volumes - #70427
Volume 6 - #71897
Volume 7 - #73639
Credits Don Kostuch
Summary "History for Ready Reference, Volume 2, El Dorado to Greaves" by J. N. Larned is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a continuation of the first volume, compiling significant historical narratives and accounts from various periods, covering both well-known events and obscure tales. The focus is on providing a comprehensive overview of history through excerpts from prominent historians and biographers, making it useful for both casual readers and students of history. The opening of this volume addresses the legendary quest for El Dorado, highlighting the Spanish explorers' insatiable greed for gold and wealth in the New World. It recounts the fanciful stories that grew out of rumors about a gilded king or a rich city hidden in the jungles of South America, illustrating how these myths spurred relentless exploration and often catastrophic expeditions led by adventurous figures such as Sir Walter Raleigh. This section sets the tone for the type of historical explorations the volume will cover, emphasizing the intersection of ambition, myth, and the harsh realities faced by those who pursued wealth at any cost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
Subject History -- Dictionaries
Category Text
EBook-No. 66861
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Most Recently Updated Apr 5, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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