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5.0 out of 5 stars
At least, the only truth
The Captain says what he has to say, and he is right in what he says... Those who want to know all have to go there, and not wait for all the answers seaten in a rocking chair. I went there. I dived and I saw the silver... Now, some people always need glasses to see some things evident. And it's better for all of us who have the courage to go and see by...
Published on July 7, 2004 by al
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La Plata it isn't.
This book is 'vanity published', and it shows. If you can wade through the laborious, disjointed and labyrinthine style there are some useful nuggets. Despite the promise of the cover the exact site of Drake's silver dump is not revealed; in effect you are vaguely told which *very* obscure documents to read yourself; but Isla de la Plata is eliminated (he claims it...
Published on March 30, 2004 by J. Morgan-Roger
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5.0 out of 5 stars
At least, the only truth,
By al (Paris France) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Drakes Treasure of the South Seas (Hardcover)
The Captain says what he has to say, and he is right in what he says... Those who want to know all have to go there, and not wait for all the answers seaten in a rocking chair.I went there. I dived and I saw the silver... Now, some people always need glasses to see some things evident. And it's better for all of us who have the courage to go and see by themselves. Good luck to all. A French treasure hunter.
1.0 out of 5 stars
La Plata it isn't.,
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This review is from: Drakes Treasure of the South Seas (Paperback)
This book is 'vanity published', and it shows.If you can wade through the laborious, disjointed and labyrinthine style there are some useful nuggets. Despite the promise of the cover the exact site of Drake's silver dump is not revealed; in effect you are vaguely told which *very* obscure documents to read yourself; but Isla de la Plata is eliminated (he claims it was called that in 1556, but I have been unable to substantiate this due to his confused citations). It would have been more use to print verbatim the relevant portions of the documents relied on, accurately referenced, a la Penser and Wagner. It appears 'Darwin Lee Fuller' is a pseudonym for the now dead author, who's photograph appears on the rear cover under his true name, with no explanation. (...) |
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Drakes Treasure of the South Seas by Capt. Darwin Lee Fuller (Paperback - October 23, 2000)
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