Download or read book Quest for the Lascaux Treasure written by Kevin Abbott-Spitzer and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, French folklore told of a secret tunnel where the people of Lascaux Manor hid their gold. In this fictional story, based on the true events of September 1940, four boys and a dog go searching for the ancient treasure. While exploring the woods their dog falls down a hole and becomes trapped in a cave. As the boys descend the dark passage to rescue their companion, they discover a forgotten world with more adventure than they could ever have imagined. The young explorers soon learn there are more important treasures in the world than gold.
Download or read book The Splendour of Lascaux written by Norbert Aujoulat and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 12 September 1940, four teenagers accidentally stumbled across a hole in the hillside overlooking the village of Montignac, France.This opening the entrance to the Lascaux Cave and its network of chambers brought to light stunning 17,000- year-old paintings that vividly depicted a whole host of animals and figures.The discovery was to become one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. By the 1950s, however, the sheer number of visitors to the cave was causing the paintings to deteriorate, forcing the Ministry of Cultural Affairs finally to close it to the public in 1963. A key figure at Frances National Centre for Prehistory, Norbert Aujoulat has been fascinated by the Lascaux Cave ever since his first visit back in 1970 and has spent several years researching its ancient art. In successive chapters, he takes us on a thorough exploration of the historic site, detailing the geological and archaeological background of the area and guiding us through the individual chambers and paintings from their very beginnings right up to the present day. By capturing the beauty and essence of these world-renowned masterpieces, this richly illustrated and extensive study enables each and every one of us to experience the magical atmosphere of Lascaux for ourselves.
Download or read book The Navigator s Treasure written by and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first decade of the 16th century, a crew of Spanish conversos -- Jews forced to convert to Christianity to evade the Inquisition -- sail to the New World with the Great Navigator, Christopher Columbus. Their discovery of Mayan gold leads to slaughter, piracy, betrayal and a tantalizing mystery that lies unresolved until... five hundred years later, when a beautiful Afro-Irish archaeologist and a small-town New England cop cross paths on the Caribbean island of Curaçao. Guided by a centuries-old diary written by a cabin boy on Columbus' third voyage, they stay one step ahead of shadowy rivals to uncover the trail of a secret society, Nazi gold -- and something bigger than either saw coming.
Download or read book Treasure of Kings written by Charles Gilson and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being the Story of the Discovery of the "Big Fish," or the Quest of the Greater Treasure of the Incas of Peru. A wild adventure quest filled with mystery and paranormal events. An action and alternative history tale sure to entertain children and adults alike. Great story telling by a master.
Download or read book BOOK OF BURIED TREASURE written by Ralph Delahaye Paine and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pieces of Eight written by Richard Le Gallienne and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a true story of a treasure hunt that took place in the early 20th century. The book tells the tale of two adventurers who set out to find a hoard of Spanish silver coins rumored to be hidden on a remote island in the Bahamas. Their quest takes them on a perilous journey through the Caribbean, and involves clashes with pirates, sharks, and hostile locals. The book is a thrilling adventure story that captures the romance and excitement of treasure hunting. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Oak Island Illustrated written by John Bell and published by Formac Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than two centuries ago, compelling evidence of buried treasure was found on Nova Scotia's Oak Island. Since then, extensive engineering works have been discovered and mysterious objects unearthed in and around the island's "Money Pit." The ongoing search has been featured on a long-running popular television series, but to this day, the island guards its secrets. In this book, historian John Bell presents all the competing theories — about who buried treasure on the island and how the complex structures in the Money Pit that have kept treasure hunters at bay were created. Is the island the former settlement of pre-Columbian Vikings? The location of a lost pirate treasure or royal treasures from England? The hiding spot for rogue captains of Spanish treasure ships? John Bell presents each theory in turn. Bell also provides a detailed illustration of the mysterious work that was done on the island prior to the discovery of the Money Pit in 1795. The illustration shows each element of the Pit's design as it was first built — including elaborate flood tunnels, a cave-in shaft, and more. This book offers a fascinating opportunity to explore many centuries of world history from the perspective of one of the greatest mysteries of all time. The extensive visuals showcase what treasures could have been hidden, and illustrate the lives of the adventurers, renegades, pirates, politicians, and paranormal entities that might be responsible for this puzzle.
Download or read book Lost Treasures written by Jane McIntosh and published by Carlton Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sunken cargo, hidden jewels, and buried gold have long been the subject of myths and real-life discoveries. "Lost Treasures" recounts the fascinating stories behind the endless quest for the world's missing fortunes. Fully illustrated and containing detailed maps, the book charts the original histories of treasures waiting to be found-continent by continent and ocean by ocean. Written by an experienced archaeologist and filled with more than 250 remarkable images of precious finds, "Lost Treasures" takes readers on a journey through time and around the globe in search of rumored riches and uncovered wealth.
Download or read book The Treasure Hunt written by Richard Estate of: Scarry and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jack North s Treasure Hunt written by Roy Rockwood and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Jack North's Treasure Hunt: Or Daring Adventures in South America "Where are you going, Jack?" "To the shops of John Fowler & Company." "To look for a job?" "Yes." "Then you are in luck, for I heard this morning that they want another striker in the lower shop at once." "Then I'll strike for the opening at once, and my name is not Jack North if I don't land it." "It will be John Slowshanks when you do get it, mind me!" cried out another voice, from an alleyway near at hand, and before Jack North or his companion could recover from their surprise the speaker, a tall, awkward youth of twenty, sped up the street at the top of his speed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Jack North s Treasure Hunt written by Roy Rockwood and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We havent used any OCR or photocopy to produce this book. The whole book has been typeset again to produce it without any errors or poor pictures and errant marks.
Download or read book Oak Island Family written by Lee Lamb and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fabulous treasure lies buried deep within an island on Canadas East Coast. Or so they say. For more than 200 years, treasure - hunters have come to Oak Island, spent fortunes, worked long and hard, and left empty - handed. When Bob Restall and his family got their chance to search for treasure on Oak Island, they believed they soon would succeed where others had failed. But the island resisted. For nearly six years the Restalls lived and laboured on Oak Island, spurred on by small successes and tantalizing clues. And then one August day, the Restall hunt for buried treasure came to a sudden and tragic end. Oak Island Family, written by Bob and Mildred Restalls daughter, gives a clear account of Oak Islands strange history and the Restall family's attempt to change it. Personal notes and more than 50 never - before - published photographs and sketches help make Oak Island Family an engrossing read. Anyone who loves mystery, adventure, and a good human interest story will enjoy this book.
Download or read book Discovering Lascaux written by Brigitte Delluc and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Will a Modern Day Treasure Hunt written by Ronald Franks and published by . This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Brilliant History of Color in Art written by Victoria Finlay and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of art is inseparable from the history of color. And what a fascinating story they tell together: one that brims with an all-star cast of characters, eye-opening details, and unexpected detours through the annals of human civilization and scientific discovery. Enter critically acclaimed writer and popular journalist Victoria Finlay, who here takes readers across the globe and over the centuries on an unforgettable tour through the brilliant history of color in art. Written for newcomers to the subject and aspiring young artists alike, Finlay’s quest to uncover the origins and science of color will beguile readers of all ages with its warm and conversational style. Her rich narrative is illustrated in full color throughout with 166 major works of art—most from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Readers of this book will revel in a treasure trove of fun-filled facts and anecdotes. Were it not for Cleopatra, for instance, purple might not have become the royal color of the Western world. Without Napoleon, the black graphite pencil might never have found its way into the hands of Cézanne. Without mango-eating cows, the sunsets of Turner might have lost their shimmering glow. And were it not for the pigment cobalt blue, the halls of museums worldwide might still be filled with forged Vermeers. Red ocher, green earth, Indian yellow, lead white—no pigment from the artist’s broad and diverse palette escapes Finlay’s shrewd eye in this breathtaking exploration.
Download or read book The Great Atlantis Treasure Quest written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Greatest Treasure Hunting Stories Ever Told written by Charles Elliott and published by . This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These classic stories reveal the wonder of hunting for treasure. They encompass the themes of: tragedy, obsession, frustration, danger, crime, physical challenge, success & disappointment. They take place under the sea, in jungles, on desert islands, in the attics of old houses. The treasure itself is not always gold & silver & diamonds -- it may be lost documents, the solution to a puzzle, or an archaeological discovery. Authors include: Sholem Aleichem, Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Richard Altick, George Borrow, Arthur Campa, Howard Carter, Hedley Chilvers, J. Frank Dobie, P.H. Fawcett, John L. Stephens, H. Rider Haggard, Andre Malraux, Cotton Mather, Samuel Pepys, Edgar Allan Poe, M. Aurel Stein, B. Traven, Jules Verne, & Robert Louis Stevenson.
