The Eldorado of the Ancients (1902)

The Eldorado Of The Ancients is a historical and archaeological book written by Carl Peters and published in 1902. The book explores the ancient civilizations of South America and their legendary wealth. It delves into the history of the Inca Empire, the Aztec Empire, and other pre-Columbian societies, examining their culture, religion, and economy. Peters also investigates the legends of the fabled city of El Dorado, a mythical place said to be made of gold. The book provides a detailed account of the various expeditions that were undertaken in search of this legendary city, including those led by Francisco de Orellana and Gonzalo Pizarro. Peters also discusses the impact of European colonization on these ancient civilizations and the subsequent decline of their societies. The Eldorado Of The Ancients is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of South America.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.