The Legend Of El Dorado: City Of Gold

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The boat drifted out to the lake. The occupants threw millions of dollars of golden treasures into the waters. Then their beloved leader, the new king, made an appearance on deck. He dived into the water, with gold dust covering his entire body. This legend supposedly dates back thousands of years. The event, called El Dorado, has evolved into a “city of gold” that many have searched for. From exploration, to descriptions, to the history of this mysterious story comes , are all things that will be included in my paper “The Legend of El Dorado”.
Why has this treasured city drawn so many people? “In 1545, Spaniards attempted to drain the lake.” They failed, but succeeded in recovering lots of gold from the lake. Numerous people attempted expeditions

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