Project Gutenberg 2004-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 130 Skinner, Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) 1852 1907 Skinner, Charles Montgomery Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 09 : as to buried treasure Produced by David Widger "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 09: as to buried treasure" by Charles M. Skinner is a historical collection of folklore and mythic narratives, likely written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the themes surrounding buried treasures throughout American history and the stories linked to significant natural features, such as waters, cliffs, and mountains. The likely topic of the book is centered on the legends and myths associated with treasure hunting, emphasizing how they are rooted in both local history and cultural imagination. The book delves into numerous tales of legendary figures like Captain Kidd and the supposed locations of treasure he may have buried. It recounts adventurous searches that often resulted in encounters with supernatural beings protecting treasures, associated myths, and punitive legends tied to specific geographical sites. From demons guarding gold in hidden caves to tragic lovers who leaped to their deaths, the stories illustrate the interplay between human desire for wealth and the rich tapestry of American folklore, revealing how unreachable riches have fueled imaginations, inspired explorations, and intertwined with the very landscapes they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folklore -- United States GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 127308 2025-07-03T08:15:00.799185 text/html 127129 2025-01-09T23:47:05.111231 text/html 153482 2025-07-03T08:15:06.678153 application/epub+zip 153693 2025-07-03T08:15:04.134195 application/epub+zip 103995 2025-07-03T08:15:02.980171 application/epub+zip 370602 2025-07-03T08:15:08.526170 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359189 2025-07-03T08:15:05.964307 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247346 2022-09-03T12:40:13.565150 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115776 2025-07-03T08:15:00.569187 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 115644 2020-12-29T21:41:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17240 2025-07-03T08:15:08.643163 application/rdf+xml 24627 2025-07-03T08:15:03.480199 image/jpeg 4655 2025-07-03T08:15:03.223189 image/jpeg 46657 2020-12-29T21:41:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 153418 2025-07-03T08:15:00.810228 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