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Book SynopsisThere is something about a treasure, says Joseph Conrad in Nostromo, that fastens on a man''s mind. And, yes, there is something about the subject of treasure hunting that continues to fascinate us. One only needs to browse the Web to discover a whole netherworld of treasure-hunting magazines, metal-detector clubs, and lost-mine information exchanges that apparently engage the funds and spare time of thousands of hopefuls. But digging up tin cans and discarded horseshoes or crashing through the Superstitions in a recreational vehicle somehow goes against the romantic grain.
Charles Elliott recaptures the essential romance of the search in this collection of classic stories. Many are true - or purport to be. They encompass all the great themes - obsession, tragedy, danger, crime, frustration, terrible physical challenge, success and disappointment. They take place under the sea, in jungles, on desert islands, even in the attics of old houses. The treasure itself is not always
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Praise for Charles Elliott:
"Excellent as always. Charles Elliott is a wonderfully informed and engaging writer."
--Bill Bryson
