In the Wake of Galleons [Hardcover]

Robert F. Marx (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2001

The general public has an insatiable interest in sunken ships, lost treasures, and the swashbuckling adventurers who go after them. The readers of In the Wake of Galleons will experience an actual treasure hunt, and share in the frustrations, dangers and disappointments that are a part of any expedition. They will also feel the adrenaline rush that comes when the hunter finds treasure. Contents include:

Columbus' Shipwrecks, Shipwrecks of the 1715 Spanish Fleet,
The Sunken Continent of Atlantis, Montezuma's Treasure, Panama's Treasure, and much much more!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Marx captured the essence of true adventurers and treasure hunters in a fascinating read. You're gonna love this book! -- Treasure Hunt Magazine, June, 2001

About the Author

Robert F. Marx, in 38 years as an underwater archaeologist, has discovered and excavated ancient shipwrecks in over 60 sites worldwide. He has written more than 50 books, several hundred scientific reports and popular articles. He has produced or shot over 50 documentary films.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 418 pages
• Publisher: Best Publishing Co ,U.S. (June 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0941332950
• ISBN-13: 978-0941332958
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's Insight, October 17, 2001

By 

Jenifer G. Marx (Indialantic, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Wake of Galleons (Hardcover)

I wrote this autobiographical book as a result of a lifetime of work locating and shipwrecks and sunken cities in over 60 countries around the world and decided to share my adventures with the readers of this book. It started with my building a home-made diving helmet at the age of l2 and almost getting killed using it, to my first discovery of gold at the age of l5 on a California Gold Rush ship and then on to hundreds of other old shipwrecks dating between l000 BC up to modern day shipwrecks.

My most recent discovery was that of one of Magellan's ships lost in l522 off Borneo. Not only does the reader experience the jubliations of my discovery of countless treasures, but also the hardships such as attacks by modern-day pirates and sharks, treasures found and then lost to unscrupulous governments and being captured by terrorists in Lebanon while working on a Phoencian shipwreck. I hope the reader gets as much enjoyment from this book as I have from living the kind of life that most people would enjoy having done. Robert F. Marx

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book, November 7, 2001

By 

Forest L. Glad (Santee, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Wake of Galleons (Hardcover)

Another well written book by Robert Marx. Lots of treasure history and adventure. It's always a pleasure to read one of his books. If you are a maritime archeologist fan you will enjoy reading this story. Mr. Marx seems to have a sixth sense about treasure. He has a way of taking tedious daily events and turning them into real adventure. Very interesting reading, I found it hard to put the book down.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is this guy for Real !, February 14, 2003

By 

Gay Lord "People Researcher" (Tampa. Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In the Wake of Galleons (Hardcover)

I gotta say that I could not put this book down. Bob Marx has to be a real life modern adventure pirate(without the killing and dishonest staff). He has done more in and for maritime history that most academics could only read about. From all points of the compass this man has been there and done that and lived (only just) to write about it. Can wait for the next book Bob !