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OverviewThe myth of Eldorado spread due to a ritual the Muisca tribe performed in present-day Colombia. However, the territory that the Muisca controlled didn't have much gold to speak of; instead they traded salt from their salt mines for the occasional payment in the precious metal. Nevertheless, the legend of the chief of the Muisca tribe offering gold and precious stones in a remote lake caught the ears of many conquistadors who wanted to repeat the fantastic feats of Hernando Cort�s and Francisco Pizarro. The expeditions - each one more extravagant and costly than the previous - caused unimaginable misery for anyone involved and all the victims that stood in their way. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kim EkemarPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.286kg ISBN: 9798323622412Pages: 210 Publication Date: 25 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |