Buried Treasures of New England [Paperback]

W.C. Jameson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 14, 2005 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Buried Treasure

Marie Antoinette's $1 million necklace lies in the cold waters of the Pennichuck Brook just a few miles from downtown Nashua, New Hampshire. A steamboat, possibly the country's first one, still remains deep in Lake Morey near Fairlee, Vermont. A young woman discovers her great-grandfather's lost money in the chimney of his mysterious Massachusetts mansion. But was there more hidden in the bricks? From Revolutionary War and Civil War tales to a legend about a missing silver church bell, this lore, ....

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-8--Two additions to a series of books about unclaimed treasure, each focusing on a different region. The titles are divided by state into chapters that include two or more stories concerning gold, jewels, money, and other valuables. Background about how the fortunes were acquired, buried, or misplaced is given, as are retellings of failed modern attempts to uncover and retrieve them. The stories appear to be thoroughly researched and are written in a lively, narrative style. Jameson features the typical pirate legends, such as Blackbeard, but also makes readers aware of the lesser-known reasons for lost treasure, such as weather-related shipwrecks and inland burial sites that are difficult to find. State maps indicate the probable locations of the lost booty discussed. An interesting piece of history for nonfiction and adventure buffs.

Rita Soltan, Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Jameson, a professional treasure hunter, teacher, and editor, continues his "Buried Treasure" series, which now numbers over a dozen titles. Each book begins with a brief introduction to the area, including the source of treasure. In the case of Buried Treasures of the Great Plains, the source is not piracy but returning gold miners who buried their wealth whenever they expected danger on the road. The stories all bear the same key elements: a short explanation of how the gold was earned or discovered; the reason it was buried, with a sketchy description of the location; how it was subsequently lost because the owners died or the terrain was drastically altered; a discussion of attempts to locate the treasure; and, finally, a challenge to the reader to find the lost treasure. Jameson is a good storyteller and has done extensive research in tracking down all these tales, but real treasure hunters will need much more detail to find the loot. These could be popular with younger readers and may even be highly requested in areas specific to the various titles.?John Kenny, San Francisco P.L.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: August House; 1St Edition edition (December 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874834856
• ISBN-13: 978-0874834857
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,130,159 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