Americas Pirates And Their Hidden Treasures

"America's Pirates & their Hidden Treasures, Vol. One, NJ, PA, DE, MD," contains first-hand accounts of the pirate's environment on land and sea. The author grew up and lived on the islands where the pirates lived and plundered.While historically accurate, the book tells exciting and entertaining stories. Sites are identified that are most likely to yield buried and hidden treasure. These sites are described more specifically than other resources, since the author, an avid sportsman, traveler and naturalist, has lived among them his entire life. Information is included on the often overlooked, pirate activity in PA and DE. This book includes specific information on pirate activity in these areas. For example, the house is identified where one of Blackbeard's girlfriends lived. The house (private residence) still stands today, in Marcus Hook, PA.Also, pirate activity in Philadelphia is included. For example, there is information on the infamous “Blue Anchor Tavern,” which Blackbeard habituated. One of the line drawings shows where the tavern was located and how pirate trade from the Delaware River gained access through today's popular, Independence Seaport Museum Details are shared on the five major and two, lesser known, pirates in four states and at sea. The book tells of each pirates' exploits and how each of them came to enter the notorious profession. Also related is the potential to find their treasure in various locations where they operated. Included also, is information on the dedicated-purpose ships and unique weapons that pirates used. The often time, colorful culture of the pirate world explained in the book. This helps the reader to understand the entire scope of their behavior, from a crude form of democracy, to a formula for the distribution of captured wealth. All adults, and students of all ages, will gain an appreciation of the forces that are part of their heritage. Once these facts are recognized, they will see their area as special and through this knowledge develop respect for their environment, both past and present, cultural and ecological. The process provides a solid foundation for building self-esteem.

Expert treasure hunter, W.C. Jameson introduces yet another intriguing collection of pirate tales featuring treacherous cutthroats, lost buried treasures, and sunken ships. North American Pirates and the Their Lost Treasure takes readers on an unforgettable journey from the rocky coasts of Maine and Rhode Island to the warm, sunny waters of the Carolinas and the Caribbean. You'll meet well-known pirates like Blackbeard and Calico Jack, as well as new faces like the infamous lady pirate, Mary Anne Townsend or the notorious "Bloody" Tew. So hop on board, hoist the sails, and prepare for an exciting jaunt to explore the swashbuckling lives of some of the most fascinating pirates in history.

Discusses buried treasures located in New England, describing the types of treasures and attempts to retrieve them

Discusses buried treasures along the Atlantic coast, describing the types of treasures and attempts to retreive them

Collects legends and lore of buried treasure in the American Southwest, with maps showing locations

The Book of Buried Treasure is a historical account of pirates and piracy, containing true stories of some of the most notorious buccaneers, their heists and robberies and the pirate gold that is lost forever. The book is written by American journalist and adventurer Ralph D. Paine who was indicted for piracy with a capital crime, after sailing on a boat that was smuggling munitions. Table of Contents: The World-Wide Hunt for Vanished Riches Captain Kidd in Fact and Fiction Captain Kidd, His Treasure Captain Kidd, His Trial, and Death The Wondrous Fortune of William Phips The Bold Sea Rogue, John Quelch The Armada Galleon of Tobermory Bay The Lost Plate Fleet of Vigo The Pirates' Hoard of Trinidad The Lure of Cocos Island The Mystery of the Lutine Frigate The Toilers of the Thetis The Quest of El Dorado The Wizardry of the Divining Rod Sundry Pirates and Their Booty Practical Hints for Treasure Seekers

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE • A thrilling adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of Shadow Divers Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men—John Chatterton and John Mattera—are willing to risk everything to find the Golden Fleece, the ship of the infamous pirate Joseph Bannister. At large during the Golden Age of Piracy in the seventeenth century, Bannister should have been immortalized in the lore of the sea—his exploits more notorious than Blackbeard’s, more daring than Kidd’s. But his story, and his ship, have been lost to time. If Chatterton and Mattera succeed, they will make history—it will be just the second time ever that a pirate ship has been discovered and positively identified. Soon, however, they realize that cutting-edge technology and a willingness to lose everything aren’t enough to track down Bannister’s ship. They must travel the globe in search of historic documents and accounts of the great pirate’s exploits, face down dangerous rivals, battle the tides of nations and governments and experts. But it’s only when they learn to think and act like pirates—like Bannister—that they become able to go where no pirate hunters have gone before. Fast-paced and filled with suspense, fascinating characters, history, and adventure, Pirate Hunters is an unputdownable story that goes deep to discover truths and souls long believed lost. Praise for Pirate Hunters “You won’t want to put [it] down.”—Los Angeles Times “An exceptional adventure . . . Highly recommended to readers who delight in adventure, suspense, and the thrill of discovering history at their fingertips.”—Library Journal (starred review) “A terrific read . . . The book gallops along at a blistering pace, shifting us deftly between the seventeenth century and the present day.”—Diver “Nonfiction with the trademarks of a novel: the plots and subplots, the tension and suspense . . . [Kurson has] found gold.”—The Dallas Morning News “Rollicking . . . a fascinating [story] about the world of pirates, piracy, and priceless treasures.”—The Boston Globe “[Kurson’s] narration is just as engrossing as the subject.”—The Christian Science Monitor “A wild ride [and an] extraordinary adventure . . . Kurson’s own enthusiasm, combined with his copious research and an eye for detail, makes for one of the most mind-blowing pirate stories of recent memory, one that even the staunchest landlubber will have a hard time putting down.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “The two contemporary pirate-ship seekers of Mr. Kurson’s narrative are as daring, intrepid, tough and talented as Blood and Sparrow—and Bannister. . . . As depicted by the author, they are real-life Hemingway heroes.”—The Wall Street Journal “[Kurson] takes his knowledge of the underwater world and applies it to the ‘Golden Age of Piracy’ . . . thrillingly detailing the highs and lows of chasing not just gold and silver but also history.”—Booklist “A great thriller full of tough guys and long odds . . . and: It’s all true.”—Lee Child

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Book of Buried Treasure" (Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day) by Ralph Delahaye Paine. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

This is more than just a history book, it is an adventure into the lives of those who chose to live on the edge of history. Princes and Pirates both are known for possessing great treasures. One usually owned the treasures legally and out rightly...the other ill-gotten loot was taken through murder on land and the high seas. You could find their lost treasure by tracking their lives! Both Prince and Pirate needed to secure their treasure just as everyone who owns more money than they can carry around on their person. In the not too distant past, there were no official banks to hold cash and valuables for those who needed a holding place so, the individual had to find other means to hide their wealth from others. Princes could place their treasures in castles and forts guarded by armed guards. When the royal heirs left for war or adventuring, they would carry much of their wealth with them to buy mercenaries and war machines or as barter in foreign lands. Pirates had their secret hide-a-ways and maps to lead to them and since they could not trust many of their vagabond crew, they had to trust their wits and creativity in hiding away their stash. This was true for each member of the crew so, he or she all had to have a special "cache" unknown to others, yet easy to get to if they had to make a get-a-way. Many didn't get-a -way! Princes travelling to a far country or to do war would often carry their wealth with them since to leave it could invite an uprising or coo. This is an important point, since one of the stories covered in this book is about a Welsh Prince who travelled all the way across the Atlantic Ocean and into the Gulf of Mexico with no guarantee of ever returning. I believe the wealth of a prince, and perhaps two princes (Madoc's brother who led the Irish fleet) could be buried near the mouth of Mobile Bay! On the opposite side of Mobile Bay several chests of gold coins could still be buried in the muck! Purloined loot secreted away, by a very bloody land pirate who roamed this area with a trained gang of nearly a hundred murderers and who had special code symbols to mark the way to barrels of gold coins.

Discover the lost treasures of the real Pirates of the Caribbean