Buried Treasures of the Appalachians [Paperback]

W.C. Jameson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2005 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Buried Treasure

A cedar chest that had been packed with gold coins robbed from a bank just south of Lexington, Kentucky, in 1860, was recovered 50 years later by a fishing guide in King's Mill Pond. Only a handful of coins were left in the chest, which had mostly rotted away. Is the rest settled beneath the silt of the pond today? The Appalachian Mountains have witnessed untold fortunes gained and lost.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- "There's gold in them thar hills!" is the firm beliefafter reading just a few of the legends in this collection. Arrangedby state, they entice sleuths to solve the clues and attempt to findpotential fortunes that others have been unable to locate in thewilderness. The opening chapter serves as an introduction, giving abrief history of the region from the Paleozoic era forward and helpsgive a frame of reference for the four-to-six page legends. Readerslearn that indeed some of the gold has been found, and this shouldmotivate them to get lucky and search on their own. Cover to coverreading tends to be a bit monotonous, but for teens with the glint ofgold in their eyes, it offers a variety of opportunity. Most willsimply choose to read a few of the stories for a few minutes ofentertainment. --Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: August House; 1 edition (December 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874831261
• ISBN-13: 978-0874831269
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #780,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

W.C. Jameson is the award-winning author of 60 books and over 1,500 published articles and essays.

His latest novel, Beating the Devil (University of New Mexico Press) is racking up stunning reviews and impressive sales. It has also generated calls from movie producers. In addition to writing fiction, Jameson is the creator of the series, W.C. Jameson's Lost Treasures of America. His success and fame as a professional treasure hunter has led to appearances on Unsolved Mysteries, the History Channel, The Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, Nightline, and National Public Radio. Jameson is the best-selling treasure author in the world.

One of his recent books, Billy the Kid: Beyond the Grave (Taylor Trade Publishing), was a regional best-seller. This controversial book presents stunning evidence that the outlaw, Billy the Kid, was not killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett but went on to live an amazing life for another seventy years. He has appeared on television and speaks around the country aspects of the life of this famous outlaw.

Jameson has won awards from national and regional associations and he is a three-time winner of the coveted Stirrup Award for Best Magazine Article. A nationally recognized and honored author, Jameson often serves as a literary judge for organizations such as the Western Heritage Association, Ozark Creative Writers, Inc., and Women Writing the West.

Website - http://wcjameson.com

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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A reader can't go wrong buying Jameson, September 17, 2003

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Jack Purcell (Placitas, NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Buried Treasures of the Appalachians (Paperback)

This book has always made me pine a little for the eastern states. If you are in that area and looking for some weekend fun buy this book. You'll find a lot of excuses to get away from the television and tromp around in the woods.