In Quest of El Dorado by Stephen Graham
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"In Quest of El Dorado" by Stephen Graham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author’s journeys through the Caribbean and America, tracing the footsteps of early Spanish explorers in their pursuit of wealth and fortune, particularly focusing on the legendary city of El Dorado. The narrative blends personal travel experiences with reflections on history and imperialism, capturing the continuity of humanity's quest for gold
and power over centuries. At the start of the book, the author shares his journey beginning in Madrid, introducing children who evoke historical memories linked to Spain's grand past, and contrasts them with the country's present. He reflects on Spain's historical significance, mentioning figures like Columbus and the imperial ambitions that drove exploration and conquest. As the narrative unfolds, Graham provides rich descriptions of his travels through various locations—each reflecting on the themes of adventure, exploration, and the impact of greed on civilizations. He uses his encounters and observations to plunge into a broader reflection on the moral and ethical implications of imperial pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Graham, Stephen, 1884-1975 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23014399 |
| Title | In Quest of El Dorado |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1401: Latin America local history: General |
| Subject | Mexico -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | West Indies -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Panama -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64349 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 519 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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