Publisher's Synopsis
This title is part of the "Great Mysteries" series which presents each topic through a combination of illustrations and reconstructions. The text assesses the evidence and invites readers to draw their own conclusions.;"Lost Treasures" examines six of the world's better-known hidden treasures, from the "money pit" on the shores of eastern Canada to the hidden loot of Nazi Germany in northern Austria. It describes their history and the people who searched for them. It also discusses the question of whether the treasures are real or mythical.;John Wright has taken part in several expeditions to find lost treasure.
