Buried Treasures of California

by W.C. Jameson

Book Overview

A wealth of fascinating information that is part legend and part history. -Kliatt Review

After reading these 30 revived tales of wealth and splendor, you will be tempted to throw some supplies into a backpack like the '49-ers of old and head west. Although stories of lost gold and silver veins are abundant ("Mysterious Blue Ledge of Gold," "The Curse of the Mormon Silver Ledge"), they in no way represent all of the wealth hidden in California's geography and folklore.

Does Death Valley hold more than just sand and arid desert; is it also the "Canyon of Lost Gold" and site of the "Golden Gravels of Goler Wash"? Is the long California coastline covering secrets ("Gold in the Sand") and hidden riches ("Lost North Beach Million," "Five Hundred Pound Silver Ingot")?Are the sprawling metropolises now covering the priceless artifacts of an emperor ("The Hollywood Bowl Treasure")?

Outlaws, prospectors, Indians, loners and Mexicans throw themselves into all the adventure and intrigue. California's mountains, deserts, beaches, and cities--as well as sunken treasure--are all encompassed in this collection. This treasure hunt visits cultures such as the Choctaw and Seminole Indians to celebrate adventure and teach readers about courage, responsibility and resourcefulness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874834066
• ISBN13: 9780874834062
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: August House Publishers
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 4 and higher

Customer Reviews

You Can't Put it Down

I started reading this book and could not put it down. Perhaps for me this book was something very special that it may not be to all. I travel the hills of California on a regular basis, in search of treasure, or just the opportunity to pretend that I am that forty-niner in 1877 digging around in a cold, dark, creaking mine. There is something incredibly relaxing about stepping back in time and exploring a miner's stomping ground. Well if lost treasure intrigues you, and you love short stories, than buy this book. You will not be unhappy!