The Buried Treasures of Maine [Hardcover]

C. J. Stevens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1997

This book beckons to the adventurer in each of us. To the single-minded searcher for coins, minerals, artifacts, gold, pirate treasures or bottles; to the wistfully curious person who murmurs: I wonder, is there something in this for me? Stevens, who has been called the Pied Piper of treasure hunters, has brought countless individuals and families to that moment of glory when the first flake of gold glows in the gold pan, or that rainbow chip of a mineral quivers between thumb and finger. And now the canvas has been enlarged to include a tantalizing array of other pursuits. Tugging at the leash of that fantastic electronic bloodhound, the metal detector, we find inventive people with new techniques, tips and visions. A few dive underwater, some stalk their prey, like Sherlock Holmes, with the powers of perception, and others just happily follow their hunches. We delve into the past with passionate and dedicated people as they gently lift from the ground an Indian arrowhead untouched by hands for thousands of years. We learn what to do, what not to do. We find snippets of history coming alive along the Arnold Trail, and we search for those many- colored artistic fragilities that the uninitiated call "old bottles."

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"He writes about everyone in the gemstone field, plus the glamour of treasure hunting and its dirt and sweat and danger, with authority." Marilyn Nulman -- Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. November 1,1997

"Page after page grabs you where you live." -- Canadian Forum, December1,1997 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

The people we meet are also treasures: in their individualism, inventiveness and generosity as they share their secrets with us. Yes, there is something in it for you. If you are a novice, your steps will be guided on each of the many interesting paths you can choose. For the fierce veteran of the search there are new and ingenious ideas, hitherto unthought of treasure-hunting combination a wonderfully stretched horizon. Anything can happen! --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: John Wade Pub; 1 edition (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188242509X
• ISBN-13: 978-1882425099
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,375,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Paid for my metal detector in one afternoon, February 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Buried Treasures of Maine (Hardcover)

This book has many interesting short stories in Maine and gives valuable locations to look.This is a must read for anyone that is treasure hunting. Thanks

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for people who love adventure, May 1, 2007

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Leslie Wordsmith (U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Buried Treasures of Maine (Hardcover)

This book is a delight for all who love to search for treasures, and indeed, there is so much to be found in Maine. Gold, minerals, Indian artifacts, coins - to name but a few. Also, many inventive treasure-hunters tell their stories. I highly recommend The Buried Treasures of Maine.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Some interesting information Poor writing, July 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Buried Treasures of Maine (Paperback)

While this book has some interesting information, the organization of the book is haphazard and the writers interviewing style is poor and rather amatuerish with too many self-referential asides which distract from the account he is trying to present.