The Orinoco Delta
Walter Ralegh's exploration of the Orinoco began with a confusing journey through the Orinoco Delta, where he encountered indigenous peoples he hoped would assist in the conquest of Manoa.
After his conquest of Trinidad and the capture of the Spanish Governor Antonio de Berrio, Ralegh outfitted boats suitable for traveling upriver and sailed into the Orinoco Delta. He had two goals in mind: discovering the route to the head of the delta, and establishing diplomatic alliances with friendly tribes willing to join him in the conquest of the …
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