Download or read book The Secret written by Byron Preiss and published by ibooks. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Book of Buried Treasure written by Ralph Delahaye Paine and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Book of Buried Treasure" by Ralph Delahaye Paine. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book Ned s Buried Treasure written by Henrietta Stickland and published by Koala Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ned decides to become a pirate and bury his most favourite treasure somewhere in the outback. When he can't remember where he buried it, it is up to the Koala Brothers to save the day.

Download or read book The Buried Treasure written by Harry Castlemon and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Buried Treasure by Harry Castlemon

Download or read book Captain Kidd and the War against the Pirates written by Robert C. Ritchie and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1989-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legends that die hardest are those of the romantic outlaw, and those of swashbuckling pirates are surely among the most durable. Swift ships, snug inns, treasures buried by torchlight, palm-fringed beaches, fabulous riches, and, most of all, freedom from the mean life of the laboring man are the stuff of this tradition reinforced by many a novel and film. It is disconcerting to think of such dashing scoundrels as slaves to economic forces, but so they were—as Robert Ritchie demonstrates in this lively history of piracy. He focuses on the shadowy figure of William Kidd, whose career in the late seventeenth century swept him from the Caribbean to New York, to London, to the Indian Ocean before he ended in Newgate prison and on the gallows. Piracy in those days was encouraged by governments that could not afford to maintain a navy in peacetime. Kidd’s most famous voyage was sponsored by some of the most powerful men in England, and even though such patronage granted him extraordinary privileges, it tied him to the political fortunes of the mighty Whig leaders. When their influence waned, the opposition seized upon Kidd as a weapon. Previously sympathetic merchants and shipowners did an about-face too and joined the navy in hunting down Kidd and other pirates. By the early eighteenth century, pirates were on their way to becoming anachronisms. Ritchie’s wide-ranging research has probed this shift in the context of actual voyages, sea fights, and adventures ashore. What sort of men became pirates in the first place, and why did they choose such an occupation? What was life like aboard a pirate ship? How many pirates actually became wealthy? How were they governed? What large forces really caused their downfall? As the saga of the buccaneers unfolds, we see the impact of early modern life: social changes and Anglo-American politics, the English judicial system, colonial empires, rising capitalism, and the maturing bureaucratic state are all interwoven in the story. Best of all, Captain Kidd and the War against the Pirates is an epic of adventure on the high seas and a tale of back-room politics on land that captures the mind and the imagination.

Download or read book Edward s Lost Treasure written by Bronwyn Heeney and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward’s Lost Treasure is a story of history … and mystery. It all starts in the late 1800s and takes a century to unfold. It’s about a treasure that’s been discovered, lost, and searched for. Treasure may be precious to one person, but mean nothing to another. And sometimes the search can be more interesting than what is found. Adventure means different things to different people. It can be as simple as a bored schoolboy looking for something to do while on holiday from school, or teenagers wanting a different lifestyle than the one they find so boring. Some may want change so much that they embark upon a journey that takes them to the other side of the world. This tale is about a treasure, how it was originally found, how it was lost, and how it was searched for with very little evidence that it could still be found. It’s also about the people involved with the treasure and where their search for adventure led them. For some, the search was a positive experience. For others, not so much. It all depended on the treasure seekers’ personalities, and if adventure brought them what they were truly seeking.

Download or read book The Buried Treasure Or Old Jordan s Haunt written by Harry Castlemon and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Buried Treasure; Or, Old Jordan's 'Haunt'", Harry Castlemon expertly weaves a tale of adventure and mystery set against the backdrop of the American frontier. Written in the late 19th century, this book showcases Castlemon's ability to capture the spirit of the era through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue. The story follows a group of young protagonists as they embark on a thrilling journey to uncover a hidden treasure, facing dangers and dilemmas along the way. Castlemon's narrative style evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, making this a compelling read for fans of historical fiction. One can appreciate the author's attention to detail and his portrayal of characters with depth and nuance, adding layers of complexity to the plot. Harry Castlemon's keen storytelling skills shine through in this captivating adventure tale, making it a must-read for those interested in the exploration of untold mysteries and lost treasures of the past.

Download or read book Buried Treasures written by Richard Melzer and published by Sunstone Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Melzer offers an impressive new book about famous New Mexico gravesites, usually the only monuments left to honor the human treasures who helped shape state, national, and often international history.

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Download or read book Lost s Buried Treasures written by Lynnette Porter and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Unauthorized Resource to the Stories Behind Lost Lost is a complex and mysterious tale, one that draws on many sources for its themes and ideas—sources you must understand to become an advanced Lost expert. Lost's Buried Treasures is the ultimate unauthorized guide to the ideas that have influenced the show and its writers—and is completely updated through Season Five. Explore: Books and movies important to the show and how they are connected Geographical clues New and old theories Musical references and the meaning behind the incredible soundtrack The best online resources The video and role-playing games and what they've revealed Cast, writer, and director biographies And much more NO TRUE LOST FAN SHOULD EVER WATCH AN EPISODE WITHOUT THIS CRUCIAL GUIDE IN HAND. Explore all the interconnected stories and mysterious references that make the show so fascinating. DISCLAIMER: This book is an independent work of commentary, criticism, and scholarship. Neither this book, nor its author and publisher, are authorized, endorsed or sponsored by, or affiliated in any way with the copyright and trademark owner of Lost and/or the creators of Lost.

Download or read book Dublin Folk Tales written by Brendan Nolan and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you heard the story of 'Bang Bang' Dudley, who roamed the streets of Dublin shooting anyone who caught his eye? Or of 'Lugs' Brannigan, the city's most famous detective? Do you know who the real Molly Malone was, or the story of Marsh's Library, or how the devil himself came to the Hellfire Club? These and many more accounts of Dubliners and Dublin City fill this book, as told by Brendan Nolan, a professional storyteller who has been recording these tales for decades. These are the stories of real Dublin, the stories that are passed from generation to generation and which give this city its unique character. To know Dublin is to know these characters, these stories, and the legends which have grown up around them.

Download or read book The Blue Pool written by Rosalyn Rikel Ramage and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What a surprise twelve-year old Emma Mae and her ten-year old brother Edward find when they stop at the very deep and dangerous Blue Pool near their home in rural West Kentucky in 1914. They encounter a beautiful rainbow-colored fish that floats in the air and talks! But what is even more surprising is the way in which that fish will later transport them and their younger brother William through underwater passages all the way to the ocean and up the coastline to the beautiful Campobello Island where there is a family in great need. How can they identify the family and what their problems are? If they find them, can they supply them with the help they need? And is there truly a buried treasure? If so, can they find it before the pirates get it? And will they be able to return safely home to their family?

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Download or read book Nanny Reilly written by Annette O’Leary-Coggins and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-08-05 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanny Reilly and her dog Henry Daly are tricked by a mean leprechaun king into kidnapping his niece Princess Tara. Nanny's kindness and innocence brings out the best in King Brian and they are invited to the leprechaun dance on midsummer's eve. Nanny, Henry Daly and their new friend Ned dress up in their Sunday best and go to the dance. On their way to the dance, Princess Tara and her father King Rory are caught by a mean man named Bull Cullen. Bull is looking for the crock of gold and is ready to surrender Princess Tara and King Rory to the Banshee, a mean old witch who takes all her victims into her Banshee's Cradle in the heart of the forest. Nanny, Ned and Henry Daly rescue them. For their bravery, they are presented with a gold whistle each and two magic ponies. The gold whistles give them the same magic powers as a leprechaun. One day, while out beachcombing on their ponies, they come across footprints in the sand. They follow the prints and find a distraught fisherman named Fran O'Toole whose friend Mike Donovan has been captured by the Banshee. These footprints are the beginning of a magical adventure, which land them deep within the Banshee's Cradle.

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Download or read book Southwest Traveler Lost Mines and Buried Treasure written by Edward Rochette and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1992-10-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the Southwest, stories of hidden, lost, stolen, and unreachable gold and other treasures fill curious minds. But where are they? And what exactly did happen? This book not only tells the tales, it includes a map to show the way.

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