The Quest Of El Dorado: The Most Romantic Episode In The History Of South American Conquest

By John Augustine Zahm and J.A. Zahm

Book Overview

""The Quest of El Dorado: The Most Romantic Episode in the History of South American Conquest"" is a book written by John A. Zahm that explores the legendary search for the mythical city of gold, El Dorado. The book delves into the history of South American conquest, detailing the adventures of explorers who sought to find the fabled city and the treasures it was said to contain. Zahm's account is a thrilling and engaging narrative that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration that drove these early explorers. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South America, the conquest of the New World, or the enduring myth of El Dorado.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054849472X
• ISBN13: 9780548494721
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"