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The Emeralds of El Dorado

By Alison Withey May 2, 2014 Emerald
The Emeralds of El Dorado

In the lands of Cundinamarca was an Indian king who anointed his body with turpentine and, covered with gold dust, went to bathe in the lakes, while the priests offered…

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