Author: Thomas Penfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616462185
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Pirates burying treasure along the coasts, outlaw gangs hiding their ill-gotten gains, gold mines lost and forgotten . . . there are plenty of stories all across the United States of treasure waiting to be discovered. Penfield's survey of treasure tales is a well-loved classic that will intrigue and amuse, and perhaps spark an interest in the hobby of treasure hunting. There is plenty of material here for the amateur historian or beginning treasure hunter to start with. (Just remember to check your Federal, state, or local laws before you go searching.) This book was published in 1954, but remains a fascinating introduction to this subject.
Lost Treasure Trails
Author: Thomas Penfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616462185
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Pirates burying treasure along the coasts, outlaw gangs hiding their ill-gotten gains, gold mines lost and forgotten . . . there are plenty of stories all across the United States of treasure waiting to be discovered. Penfield's survey of treasure tales is a well-loved classic that will intrigue and amuse, and perhaps spark an interest in the hobby of treasure hunting. There is plenty of material here for the amateur historian or beginning treasure hunter to start with. (Just remember to check your Federal, state, or local laws before you go searching.) This book was published in 1954, but remains a fascinating introduction to this subject.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616462185
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Pirates burying treasure along the coasts, outlaw gangs hiding their ill-gotten gains, gold mines lost and forgotten . . . there are plenty of stories all across the United States of treasure waiting to be discovered. Penfield's survey of treasure tales is a well-loved classic that will intrigue and amuse, and perhaps spark an interest in the hobby of treasure hunting. There is plenty of material here for the amateur historian or beginning treasure hunter to start with. (Just remember to check your Federal, state, or local laws before you go searching.) This book was published in 1954, but remains a fascinating introduction to this subject.
Oklahoma Treasures and Treasure Tales
Author: Steve Wilson
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806121741
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Contains stories; some true, some legendary, about caches of lost treasure.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806121741
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Contains stories; some true, some legendary, about caches of lost treasure.
Lost Treasure Trails
Author: Thomas Penfield
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Treasure troves
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Tales of treasure lost or hidden on land and sea, mostly in the Western Hemisphere, and suggestions on the technique of treasure-hunting.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Treasure troves
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Tales of treasure lost or hidden on land and sea, mostly in the Western Hemisphere, and suggestions on the technique of treasure-hunting.
The Lost Treasure of the Templars
Author: James Becker
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1910859753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 539
Book Description
An ancient sect. A modern mystery. The most dangerous secret ever unearthed. Antiquarian bookseller Robin Jessop has acquired a strange medieval volume. What appears to be a book is a cleverly disguised safe, in which she finds a single rolled parchment, written in code. For encryption expert David Mallory, the text is impenetrable. Until an invaluable clue opens the door to a conspiracy, stretching back seven centuries. Now Jessop and Mallory find themselves on a desperate hunt that could change history, topple an empire and bury them both alive. Because soon they’re not only the hunters. They’re also the hunted. An absolutely gripping Templar conspiracy thriller, perfect for fans of Mario Reading, Dan Brown and Scott Mariani. Praise for The Lost Treasure of the Templars 'Once you start it is impossible to stop!' Eurocrime ‘A thrilling historical mystery full of ingenious clues and unexpected twists' Good Book Guide ‘Superbly crafted ... it breaks new ground ... a tightly worded, sharply written thriller' CrimeSquad.com
Publisher: Canelo
ISBN: 1910859753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 539
Book Description
An ancient sect. A modern mystery. The most dangerous secret ever unearthed. Antiquarian bookseller Robin Jessop has acquired a strange medieval volume. What appears to be a book is a cleverly disguised safe, in which she finds a single rolled parchment, written in code. For encryption expert David Mallory, the text is impenetrable. Until an invaluable clue opens the door to a conspiracy, stretching back seven centuries. Now Jessop and Mallory find themselves on a desperate hunt that could change history, topple an empire and bury them both alive. Because soon they’re not only the hunters. They’re also the hunted. An absolutely gripping Templar conspiracy thriller, perfect for fans of Mario Reading, Dan Brown and Scott Mariani. Praise for The Lost Treasure of the Templars 'Once you start it is impossible to stop!' Eurocrime ‘A thrilling historical mystery full of ingenious clues and unexpected twists' Good Book Guide ‘Superbly crafted ... it breaks new ground ... a tightly worded, sharply written thriller' CrimeSquad.com
Lost Treasures on the Old Spanish Trail
Author: George A. Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780914740315
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Old Spanish Trail was a pathway with but one purpose: to lead followers to the legendary land of Cibola and its immeasurable treasures of silver and gold. Lost Treasures of the Spanish Trail takes readers through the history of the trail and its surrounding lands, from the arrival of Spanish conquistadors and the treasures of Montezuma, through its expansion northward, to the traces of the trail that can still be found today, worn deeply into soft sandstone, perhaps still leading to the hidden treasures that inspire legends.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780914740315
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Old Spanish Trail was a pathway with but one purpose: to lead followers to the legendary land of Cibola and its immeasurable treasures of silver and gold. Lost Treasures of the Spanish Trail takes readers through the history of the trail and its surrounding lands, from the arrival of Spanish conquistadors and the treasures of Montezuma, through its expansion northward, to the traces of the trail that can still be found today, worn deeply into soft sandstone, perhaps still leading to the hidden treasures that inspire legends.
Lost Treasures of American History
Author: W.C. Jameson
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 1589796322
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
With his storyteller's gift, Jameson relates episodes from early explorers through the colonial period, the Civil War, the settling of the West, and the roaring 1920s. As a professional treasure hunter, he has followed the trails of many of the lost mines and buried treasures he describes. Sample treasures include Sir Francis Drake Treasure, Benedict Arnold Treasure, Lafayette's Sunken Riches, Maryland's Lost Silver Mine, The Wandering Confederate Treasury, Lost Treasure of the Gray Ghost, Oklahoma Outlaw Cache, and Lost Spanish Gold in the Sandia Mountains.
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 1589796322
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
With his storyteller's gift, Jameson relates episodes from early explorers through the colonial period, the Civil War, the settling of the West, and the roaring 1920s. As a professional treasure hunter, he has followed the trails of many of the lost mines and buried treasures he describes. Sample treasures include Sir Francis Drake Treasure, Benedict Arnold Treasure, Lafayette's Sunken Riches, Maryland's Lost Silver Mine, The Wandering Confederate Treasury, Lost Treasure of the Gray Ghost, Oklahoma Outlaw Cache, and Lost Spanish Gold in the Sandia Mountains.
Treasure Secrets of the Lost Dutchman
Author: Charles A. Kenworthy
Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company
ISBN: 9780963215635
Category : Gold mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Secrets of lost mine locations revealed through interviews with descendants of the Peraltas, Gonzales and the Isleta Indians of Arizona's Superstition Mountains. New information on the locations of the Peralta/Gonzales funnel mine, the incomplete tunnel, the Dutchman Mine and three previously unknown gold mines in the greater Phoenix area.
Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company
ISBN: 9780963215635
Category : Gold mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Secrets of lost mine locations revealed through interviews with descendants of the Peraltas, Gonzales and the Isleta Indians of Arizona's Superstition Mountains. New information on the locations of the Peralta/Gonzales funnel mine, the incomplete tunnel, the Dutchman Mine and three previously unknown gold mines in the greater Phoenix area.
Legends and Lost Treasure of Northern Ohio
Author: Wendy Koile
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625847181
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Unearth the history behind northern Ohio's best treasure tales, from sunken ships to misplaced spoils of war. Perfect for fans of historical mysteries and legends. Encounter a cast of characters as rich as any secret hoard, such as the notorious gangster John Dillinger, who left a trail of robbed banks, dead bodies and buried loot across the northwest stretch of the state. Read about the disaster that befell the G.P. Griffith, the tragic massacre of a family for money and the Ohio counterfeiters who plagued the nation. But tread cautiously in your treasure hunt--Mad Anthony Wayne's gold is said to be jealously guarded by a dark, ghostly figure. Author Wendy Koile is a lifelong resident of Ohio. In 2012 she published her first book, Geneva on the Lake: A History of Ohio's First Summer Resort. When not writing or traveling, Koile teaches at Zane State College. Koile founded her own treasure hunting club, First Glass Gals.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1625847181
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Unearth the history behind northern Ohio's best treasure tales, from sunken ships to misplaced spoils of war. Perfect for fans of historical mysteries and legends. Encounter a cast of characters as rich as any secret hoard, such as the notorious gangster John Dillinger, who left a trail of robbed banks, dead bodies and buried loot across the northwest stretch of the state. Read about the disaster that befell the G.P. Griffith, the tragic massacre of a family for money and the Ohio counterfeiters who plagued the nation. But tread cautiously in your treasure hunt--Mad Anthony Wayne's gold is said to be jealously guarded by a dark, ghostly figure. Author Wendy Koile is a lifelong resident of Ohio. In 2012 she published her first book, Geneva on the Lake: A History of Ohio's First Summer Resort. When not writing or traveling, Koile teaches at Zane State College. Koile founded her own treasure hunting club, First Glass Gals.
Baja's Hidden Gold
Author: Herman Hill
Publisher: Mill City Press
ISBN: 9781934248720
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Herman Hill, from whose memory these stories come, still lives in his beachfront home in Bahia de los Angeles. His stories, filled with humor and verve, illuminate the history of the beautiful Baja Pueblo of Bahia de los Angeles. A prospector, a dreamer, and an adventurer, Herman's stories capture both a region and a lost time in American history.
Publisher: Mill City Press
ISBN: 9781934248720
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Herman Hill, from whose memory these stories come, still lives in his beachfront home in Bahia de los Angeles. His stories, filled with humor and verve, illuminate the history of the beautiful Baja Pueblo of Bahia de los Angeles. A prospector, a dreamer, and an adventurer, Herman's stories capture both a region and a lost time in American history.
The Secret
Author: Byron Preiss
Publisher: ibooks
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People—the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands—fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls... But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. And they remained hidden until now... Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full color paintings and verses of The Secret. Yet The Secret is much more than that. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. The Secret is a field guide to them all. Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt was published in America. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Since 1982, only two of the 12 casques have been recovered. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues.
Publisher: ibooks
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People—the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands—fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls... But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. And they remained hidden until now... Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels, are buried. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full color paintings and verses of The Secret. Yet The Secret is much more than that. At long last, you can learn not only the whereabouts of the Fair People's treasure, but also the modern forms and hiding places of their descendants: the Toll Trolls, Maitre D'eamons, Elf Alphas, Tupperwerewolves, Freudian Sylphs, Culture Vultures, West Ghosts and other delightful creatures in the world around us. The Secret is a field guide to them all. Many "armchair treasure hunt" books have been published over the years, most notably Masquerade (1979) by British artist Kit Williams. Masquerade promised a jewel-encrusted golden hare to the first person to unravel the riddle that Williams cleverly hid in his art. In 1982, while everyone in Britain was still madly digging up hedgerows and pastures in search of the golden hare, The Secret: A Treasure Hunt was published in America. The previous year, author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Since 1982, only two of the 12 casques have been recovered. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum. Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues.