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The Discoverie of the Large, Rich, and Bewtiful Empyre of Guiana (The American Exploration and Travel Series),Used
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Sir Walter Ralegh's narrative of his expedition to South America is a fundamental source for the historical anthropology of the Americas. Yet readers must question how Ralegh, the quintessential Elizabethan, garnered his information, and how we should interpret it. In this new edition based on the first printing of the Discoverie in 1596, anthropologist Neil L. Whitehead addresses problems at the heart of current anthropological and literary criticism, and he challenges existing evaluations both of Ralegh and of early travel accounts generally.Whitehead has travelled where Ralegh led his expedition along the Orinoco in quest of an indigenous 'empire' in the highlands of Guiana. He draws on his own observations of the region as well as the available sources, including valuable Spanish and Venezuelan texts, to illuminate Ralegh's military engagements with the Spaniards, diplomacy with native 'kings', enigmatic encounters with monsters, and the search for gold (which continues today).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Discoverie of the Large, Rich, and Bewtiful Empyre of Guiana'? A: The book focuses on Sir Walter Ralegh's expedition to South America, exploring historical anthropology and the challenges of interpreting Ralegh's narrative.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Walter Ralegh, with additional insights provided by anthropologist Neil L. Whitehead in this edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 232 pages.
- Q: When was this edition of the book published? A: This edition of the book was published on January 1, 1998.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This listing is for a new condition copy of the book.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book is categorized under Classics.
- Q: What significant themes are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as Ralegh's military engagements, diplomacy with indigenous peoples, and the quest for gold during the expedition.
- Q: Is there any unique content in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes insights from Neil L. Whitehead that address current anthropological and literary criticisms related to Ralegh's work.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of early travel accounts, Ralegh's explorations, and the historical context of his narrative.