The Discovery Of Guiana - Hardcoverby Walter Raleigh (Author) ""The Discovery of Guiana"" is a book written by Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer, soldier, and writer. The book was first published in 1596 and is an account of Raleigh's journey to South America in search of the fabled city of El Dorado. Raleigh's expedition took place in 1595, during which he explored the Orinoco River and the surrounding region of Guiana. In the book, Raleigh describes the geography, flora, and