The Holmes Manuscript (The Lost Dutchman Mine of Jacob Waltz, Part 2) [Paperback]

Thomas E. Glover (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000

This is a very readable journal of the Holmes’ family hunt for this famous lost mine. The father-son combination spent time with Jacob Waltz, shortly before he died and gained the secrets to the Dutchman’s mine but were never able to find the exact location of the mine. It was their undying faith in the mine that caused father, son and grandson to spent most of the rest of their lives in an intense search for the mine. This journal is their story.

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The Holmes Manuscript is the only surviving account of any of the pioneer families originally involved with Jacob Waltz (the "Lost Dutchman") and his gold. Here unfolds for the first time the original story of Jacob Waltz and the Lost Dutchman Mine, accompanied by original Homes' family photographs.

The Manuscript was discovered uncataloged in the vaults of the Arizona State Library in the early 1970's among the private papers of an early newspaperman. The question became: Is this the genuine lost manuscript of the Holmes family? After all, George "Brownie" Holmes - the apparent author - disclaimed any and all association with it.

Was Brownie telling the truth? Or, was he trying to confuse others who searched for the mine? Through a decade of research in archives and private libraries, supported by interviews with Brownie's surviving family, the author has authenticated the manuscript. It has been annotated and indexed.

This is the second of two book series on the mine: The Lost Dutchman Mine of Jacob Waltz. This volume is cross referenced to Part 1, The Golden Dream, and to the Hikers Guide to the Superstition Wilderness.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Cowboy-Miner Productions (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2211054277
• ISBN-13: 978-0966209174
• ASIN: 0966209176
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,429,101 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must for readers of the Lost Dutchman Mine legend, December 13, 2002

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This review is from: The Holmes Manuscript (The Lost Dutchman Mine of Jacob Waltz, Part 2) (Paperback)

Here it is, the full Holmes manuscript with Glover's annotations, index, and many fascinating photographs. The importance of this document for the Lost Dutchman tale cannot be overemphasized. Aside from the unpublished Bark notes, this is really the only Lost Dutchman account that faithfully traces its origins back to someone who knew Waltz.

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

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Follow Up to Part 1:The Golden Dream, October 12, 2008

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This review is from: The Holmes Manuscript (The Lost Dutchman Mine of Jacob Waltz, Part 2) (Paperback)

If you read the first book, this is a must read. The manuscript of George 'Brownie' Holmes as related to his son, also a Dutch hunter. This manuscript was mysteriously found in the vaults at the ASU library in the early 70's. As with all things pertaining to the Lost Dutchman mine, a little bit of mystery and a little bit of apprehension as to the complete legitimacy of the writings are to be taken with this reading. But, I have to say it is very compelling and once again Dr. Glover has annotated it, with history and facts. This coupled with the first book should give one a basic history and complete understanding of the Lost Dutchman Mine.