The Quest for El Dorado
Narrated by Ruben Crow
- Released
- Releases September 1, 2026
- Length
- 9 hrs 30 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media
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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