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The Quest for El Dorado

David Gibbins

Narrated by Ruben Crow

Released
September 1, 2026
Length
9 hrs 22 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Tantor Media
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In "The Quest for El Dorado," bestselling author David Gibbins recounts Sir Walter Ralegh's ambitious journey in 1595 to uncover the fabled city of gold in South America. Driven by tales from a Spanish conquistador and aspirations to gain favor with Queen Elizabeth I, Ralegh ventured over 400 miles inland, battling the Spanish and engaging with indigenous peoples along the way. This engaging narrative explores the motivations behind Ralegh's quest and the European mindset at the dawn of the modern era, drawing from contemporary sources and Gibbins' expertise as a maritime archaeologist.
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