by Charles Garrett, Hal Dawson, Paperback
by Robert Marx Paperback, 366 pages
by W. C. Jameson 1 Edition, Paperback, 207 pages
Synopsis:
The Appalachian Mountains have witnessed untold fortunes gained and lost. W.C. Jameson
presents 40 legends of buried treasures of the Appalachians gathered from interviews with
people whose lives have entwined with the search for particular treasures--caves stacked
with gold ingots; Confederate treasures; caches guarded by skeletons and curses; and more.
Location maps included.
by: Yenne, Bill Paperback
Even before "Raiders of the Lost Ark", the thrill of finding hidden treasures
has driven many would-be treasure hunters to quests for riches. Now this unique guide
helps adventurous individuals find the possible sites of many legendary and unknown
locales of treasures hidden within the United States.
by Bernadette Balcer, Fran O'Byrne-Pelham Library Binding, 108 pages
Card catalog description:
Discusses the sinking of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha off Key West, the
discovery of the treasure-laden wreck in 1985 by treasure hunter Mel Fisher, and the
archeological importance of the finds.
by Walter D. Innis, B. Pauline Special Edition, Paperback
by W. C. Jameson Paperback, 189 pages
Synopsis:
Through 30 revived tales of wealth and splendor, readers will be tempted to throw some
supplies into a backpack like the forty-niners of yore. Although numerous stories of lost
gold and silver veins are abundant, they in no way represent all of the wealth hidden in
California's folklore. California's mountains, deserts, beaches and cities are all
encompassed in this collection.
by Eugene L. Conrotto Dover Edition, Paperback, 246 pages
by True Kelley (Illustrator), James M. Deem Hardcover, 191 pages
Card catalog description:
Discusses what treasure is and how to go about finding it.
by Dennis Butts (Editor), H. Rider Haggard Paperback, 337 pages
by Thomas E. Glover, Paperback
by Kevin Randle Hardcover
Synopsis:
It's out there: billions of dollars of treasure just waiting to be unearthed or dragged
out of the water. This guide, complete with maps and a directory, gives the location of
confirmed sites and descriptions of goods that enterprising treasure hunters can expect to
find, and includes the recent reports and history of all sites where treasure has been
found. Photos.
by Steve Wilson Reprint Edition, Paperback
Book News, Inc., 08/01/89:
Wilson has divided his time between library archives and the field to uncover and collect
legends of treasure (which are endemic throughout the Southwest) in his home state. Photos
by the author and from his collection. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland,
OR.
by W. C. Jameson 1st Ed, Paperback, 189 pages
Synopsis:
These stories are about fabulous mines abandoned by De Soto's soldiers; ingots carried
park way across the Ozarks long ago, stashed in some moment of danger and never recovered;
lodes of precious metal known only to local Indians; and thieves' and murderers' plunder
that still lies hidden underground.
by W. C. Jameson Paperback
by Saviour Pirotta Hardcover, 47 pages
Synopsis:
Ahoy, mateys! Readers look behind the legends to trace the profitable but deadly routes
pirates have traveled--from the time humans first set sail more than 3,000 years ago to
the marauding pirates in 19th century Asia and beyond. Full color.
by Nigel Pickford 1 Amer. Ed, Hardcover, 200 pages
Synopsis:
From the Americas to Australia, Scandinavia to southern Africa, the history, location, and
treasures of more than 1,400 ships lost at sea are breached in a book offering a wealth of
information uniquely presented in detailed, hand-drawn maps and lucid text. More than 300
illustrations and photos.
by Robert F. Marx Paperback, 482 pages
by David Christiana (Illustrator), Alvin Schwartz Reprint Edition, Paperback
by W. C. Jameson 1 Edition, Paperback, 224 pages
by Jerry Williams, Hardcover
by Wendell E. Hall, W. C. Jameson 1 Edition, Paperback, 220 pages
Synopsis:
The search continues even today. Modern-day counterparts of the Spanish conquistadors and
the early 19th-century settlers still cling to the image of El Dorado. Searchers still
arrive with little more than their dreams and hopes for the elusive riches.
by W. C. Jameson 1st Ed., Paperback, 202 pages
by W. C. Jameson Paperback
by Thomas LA Padula, Judy Donnelly Paperback, 47 pages
Synopsis:
Jewels at the bottom of an ancient well, pieces of eight on a beach, an entire sunken
city--here are incredible true stories of real treasure hunters and their amazing finds. A
Step 4 Book. Full color.
by Wright John, Cameron Platt Paperback, 217 pages
Synopsis:
Who hasn't dreamed of uncovering buried treasure on a distant island? Here are the true
stories of 11 treasure islands worldwide, each full of real-life adventure.
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