Project Gutenberg 2010-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 810 Paine, Ralph Delahaye 1871 1925 Paine, Ralph D. (Ralph Delahaye) The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day The world-wide hunt for vanished riches -- Captain Kidd in fact and fiction -- Captain Kidd, his treasure -- Captain Kidd, his trial and death -- The wondrous fortune of William Phips -- The bold sea rogue, John Quelch -- The armada galleon of Tobermory Bay -- The lost plate fleet of Vigo -- The pirates' hoard of Trinidad -- The lure of Cocos Island -- The mystery of the Lutine frigate -- The toilers of the Thetis -- The quest of El Dorado -- The wizardry of the divining rod -- Sundry pirates and their booty -- Practical hints for treasure seekers. Produced by Al Haines "The Book of Buried Treasure" by Ralph Delahaye Paine is a non-fiction account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the captivating world of treasure hunting, recounting the true histories of gold, jewels, and valuables once lost to pirates, shipwrecks, and folklore. From the search for Captain Kidd’s storied riches to the legendary treasures hidden in various exotic locales, it explores the enduring allure of buried treasure. The opening of the book introduces readers to the adventurous and romanticized concept of pirates and their hidden treasures, setting the tone for the tales that follow. It begins with a sweeping view of treasure hunting as a global phenomenon, illustrating the many expeditions driven by tantalizing legends and mysterious maps. Through vivid language, it describes the excitement of modern-day treasure-seekers as they chase after lost riches across distant shores, fueled by folklore and a hunger for adventure, deftly blending historical accounts with the myths surrounding buried treasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Treasure troves G Text Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other 817255 2025-07-13T12:12:49.165556 text/html 797253 2021-01-06T21:41:51 text/html 3157233 2025-07-13T12:13:00.498496 application/epub+zip 3170107 2025-07-13T12:12:52.529597 application/epub+zip 386389 2025-07-13T12:12:51.070669 application/epub+zip 3421126 2025-07-13T12:13:06.406455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3384377 2025-07-13T12:12:59.404499 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611763 2022-09-15T09:14:29.080782 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 751749 2025-07-13T12:12:47.488598 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 751615 2021-01-06T21:41:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 751617 2021-01-06T21:41:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21534 2025-07-13T12:13:06.546465 application/rdf+xml 10676 2025-07-13T12:12:51.593532 image/jpeg 2911 2025-07-13T12:12:51.331544 image/jpeg 288160 2021-01-06T21:41:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 3039702 2021-01-06T21:41:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 288078 2021-01-06T21:41:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 3114937 2025-07-13T12:12:49.312543 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia