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The Golden Dream (The Lost Dutchman Mine of Jacob Waltz, Part 1)

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Dr. Glover is obviously a very well educated man but he treats the reader like a friend with side remarks that both teach and amuse. He gives facts and then substantiates them. I have read many books about this "Lost Mine" and this one is hands down better than any of the others. In fact I am sorry I didn't have all of his facts years ago but now I am too old and not in good enough shape to listen to the blood raceing to once again face those forminable mountains. I know from whence he speaks and his account of a storm recalled a like experence and I laughed out loud at his remarkable desent and can understand what made his move so quickly. If you like mysteries and true adventures read this book. I only gave it four starts because I have never read a five star book! Thank you Dr. Glover!

A very handsome book which ranks Glover at the top of the list along with Kollenborn and Blair. You have to read this one if you want to know where Lost Dutchman/ Jacob Waltz research stands today. ...Glover also presents new maps, points to physical clues in the Superstitions, and hints at some of the information that has until now been the exclusive property of eccentric "Dutch hunters."

Doug Stewart, Web Master
Tale of the Lost Dutchman
Bibliography, Notes and Chronolgy

Being a native of Phoenix I have been exposed to many book on this subject and this is by far the best. Mr. Glover has truly "done his homework." Most dutchman books simply offer a collection of facts with very little analysis. Mr. Glover offers in depth study with a personal feel. His analyses are well thought out and even offer some new information. This should be the cornerstone in the library of any true dutch hunter. It is also sure to get the blood flowing of even the most skeptical person.

The book is well written and balances the Lost Dutchman historical review with critical comparisons of what is likely to be true or myth. This book should be one of the earlier books you read regarding the Lost Dutchman so you have a more critical eye to avoid the myth-based books that have little historical documentation supporting "stated fact."

The historical references to the characters in Arizona through Waltz's life and following with Lost Duchman hunters are wonderful. The Lost Dutchman, if and when it is found, will prove to be either a lucky accident or the effort of an eccentric detailer that was within ten feet of the mine and recognized something that was different with the surroundings.

I have read the book and enjoyed it. The book came in excellent condition. I feel the seller is a very reputable company and would recomend them any time.

Having read many of the books and researching a little on my own, this is the definitive book on the Lost Dutchman Mine. Dr. Glover does an outstanding job on research and equating all the possibilities of the legend. Theories are explained and either discounted or not with facts as known to help back up all those things , we or those of us fascinated with the mine are interested in. Some of the books on the subject, interject all sorts of wild tales. Dr. Glover sticks to those that matter the most and are of the most significant variety. I found this book a little more eye opening than most of the others out there and with more solid detail. A very interesting read and great adventure!

I have been interested in the Lost Dutchman for years (and have spent days looking at satellite imagery for vegetation anomalies caused by differing kinds of mineralization) and this and its companion volume are the best two books I have read on the subject.

As an engineer, I appreciate the skeptical, scientific approach taken by the author. Hypothesis are established and tested and the author is honest enough to disclose which ones he can support with data and which ones he can't. His section on ore analysis is worth the price of the book by itself. This book, its companion volume, and the book of hiking trails it references are the best books for a serious student or hunter of the Lost Dutchman mine. Make sure and get Part 2, about Dick and Brownie Holmes.

This is most likely the best bit of research regarding this lost mine legend. It is well written and easy reading.