The History of the World, in Five Books. New Ed., Rev. and Corr., to Which is Added Voyages of Discovery to Guiana; Volume 2

Sir Walter Raleigh's The History of the World in Five Books is a sweeping chronicle of human history from the dawn of civilization to the late 16th century. In this revised and corrected new edition, Raleigh's lively and engaging prose is supplemented with additional accounts of the author's voyages to South America, making this an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the world.

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