Lost Loot

Lost Loot

Cursed Treasures and Blood Money

By Jim Willis
Hardcover $59.95 Paperback $22.95 eBook $19.99

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Publication Date: 22nd October 2024

Legendary treasures. Mythical robberies. Lost riches. Buried plunder and fabulous wealth. Hidden dangers. Ancient curses and deathbed jinxes. Captivating tales of lost fortunes, hidden caches, the eternal... Read More
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Legendary treasures. Mythical robberies. Lost riches. Buried plunder and fabulous wealth. Hidden dangers. Ancient curses and deathbed jinxes. Captivating tales of lost fortunes, hidden caches, the eternal... Read More
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Legendary treasures. Mythical robberies. Lost riches. Buried plunder and fabulous wealth. Hidden dangers. Ancient curses and deathbed jinxes. Captivating tales of lost fortunes, hidden caches, the eternal allure of wealth, and the heartbreak of mysterious curses!

Read about the pursuit of riches turning to grief in this mesmerizing story collection! A thrilling exploration of the world's most intriguing and dangerous treasure hunts, Lost Loot: Cursed Treasures and Blood Money collects dozens of fascinating stories of reward, riches, greed, and ruin, including …

  • Curses, deaths, and centuries old treasure on Oak Island
  • Searchers hunted down and killed before finding a gangster’s stolen riches
  • The eternal quest for D. B. Cooper and his hijack ransom
  • Elaborate booby traps protecting ill-gotten gains
  • Cursed Aztec wealth lost as it journeyed to Spain
  • Mysterious caves holding secrets in the Grand Canyon
  • Montezuma’s revenge
  • The train-robbing Robin Hood myth of the Sam Bass Gang
  • Jean Lafitte and the Galveston Hoard
  • The lost Dutchman mine
  • Civil War coins hurriedly stashed after a brutal reign of terror
  • The missing Fabergé eggs
  • John Dillinger’s suitcase
  • King Kamehameha’s burial chamber
  • Captain Kidd's buried treasure
  • And more stories of doomed pursuits of plundered riches.

    Tales of bewitching riches and hunts gone wrong, yet hope springs eternal. Lost Loot unfolds like a treasure map—but beware of the hidden, deadly obstacles!

    • Details
    • Price: $59.95
    • Pages: 320
    • Carton Quantity: 8
    • Publisher: Visible Ink Press
    • Imprint: Visible Ink Press
    • Series: Dark Minds True Crimes
    • Publication Date: 22nd October 2024
    • Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
    • ISBN: 9781578598670
    • Format: Hardcover
    • BISACs:
      HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries
      HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy
      HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
      HISTORY / Canada / General
      HISTORY / Reference
    Reviews

    "Fantastical tales of lost treasure are intertwined with sensible yet intriguing truths in this delightful tome … From pirates—Captain William Kidd and Blackbeard, for example—to mysterious places such as Nova Scotia’s Oak Island and the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine in the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, this book expertly details the stories about these legends and rumors alike. Readers and researchers will be drawn into the history of Meriwether Clark’s last journey (and his lost documents) and intrigued by shipwrecks, stagecoach robberies, and lost gravesites that may hold secrets, riches, or both. … a celebration of treasure hunts and the realization that the adventure of seeking out lost mysteries may be the most valuable aspect of all. VERDICT A fun read with a wealth of information for anyone interested in finding the truth of historical puzzles that may never be solved." —Library Journal

    "Everybody … loves a good treasure hunt, and you don’t have to hunt far for Lost Loot: Cursed Treasures and Blood Money by Jim Willis. It’s a sometimes-swashbuckling, sometimes just plain fun look at booty, true crime, and possibilities of riches." —Bookworm Sez

    "The first treasure in your hand, should be this book! This book may give you a clue to where some hidden treasure might be!" —Unexplained-Mysteries.com

    Author Bio
    Jim Willis earned his master’s degree in theology from Andover Newton Theological School, and he was an ordained minister. He also taught college courses in comparative religion and cross-cultural studies. His background in theology and education led to his writing more than 20 books on history, the apocalypse, and the mysteries of the unknown. His books include Visible Ink Press’ Lost Loot, Hidden History, and Lost Civilizations. He passed away in 2024.

    Table of Contents
    Preface
    Introduction

    Part 1. Pirates’ Plunder
    1. The Curses of Charles Island
    2. Captain Kidd’s Buried Treasure
    3. Blackbeard’s Boast
    4. Jean Lafitte and the Galveston Hoard
    5. Around the World with Captain Thomas Cavendish

    Part 2. Shipwrecks
    6. The Wreck of the SS Central America, the “Ship of Gold”
    7. The Plate Fleet of 1715

    Part 3. Caves and Mines
    8. Daniel Boone and the Dry Indian
    9. The Lost Dutchman Mine
    10. The Old Spanish Treasure Cave
    11. Mystery of the San Saba Mine

    Part 4. The Treasures of Kings
    12. Montezuma’s Revenge
    13. Seven Cities of Cibola
    14. Hidden Cities of Egypt
    15. The Burial Chamber of King Kamehameha

    Part 5. Mobsters, Gangsters, and Robbers
    16. A Stagecoach and a “Blood-Soaked Treasure”
    17. Beyond Jesse James and the Knights of the Golden Circle
    18. The Hidden Loot of Sam Bass, a Texas Entrepreneur
    19. The Lost Loot of Dutch Schultz
    20. John Dillinger’s Suitcase

    Part 6. Hunting Down Mysteries
    21. Meriwether Lewis and the Missing Documents
    22. The Mystery of the Beale Treasure
    23. Long Tom’s Treasure
    24. The Story of Frank from Pennsylvania
    25. The Treasure of Cahuenga Pass
    26. The Missing Fabergé Eggs
    27. The Mystery of D. B. Cooper and the Highjacked Ransom
    28. Forest Fenn and the Thrill of the Chase

    Part 7. Mysteries of Oak Island
    29. Nolan’s Cross
    30. The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar and the Curse of Jacques de Molay
    31. The Curse of the Holy Grail
    32. The Ark of the Covenant

    Bibliography
    Index

    Legendary treasures. Mythical robberies. Lost riches. Buried plunder and fabulous wealth. Hidden dangers. Ancient curses and deathbed jinxes. Captivating tales of lost fortunes, hidden caches, the eternal allure of wealth, and the heartbreak of mysterious curses!

    Read about the pursuit of riches turning to grief in this mesmerizing story collection! A thrilling exploration of the world's most intriguing and dangerous treasure hunts, Lost Loot: Cursed Treasures and Blood Money collects dozens of fascinating stories of reward, riches, greed, and ruin, including …

  • Curses, deaths, and centuries old treasure on Oak Island
  • Searchers hunted down and killed before finding a gangster’s stolen riches
  • The eternal quest for D. B. Cooper and his hijack ransom
  • Elaborate booby traps protecting ill-gotten gains
  • Cursed Aztec wealth lost as it journeyed to Spain
  • Mysterious caves holding secrets in the Grand Canyon
  • Montezuma’s revenge
  • The train-robbing Robin Hood myth of the Sam Bass Gang
  • Jean Lafitte and the Galveston Hoard
  • The lost Dutchman mine
  • Civil War coins hurriedly stashed after a brutal reign of terror
  • The missing Fabergé eggs
  • John Dillinger’s suitcase
  • King Kamehameha’s burial chamber
  • Captain Kidd's buried treasure
  • And more stories of doomed pursuits of plundered riches.

    Tales of bewitching riches and hunts gone wrong, yet hope springs eternal. Lost Loot unfolds like a treasure map—but beware of the hidden, deadly obstacles!

    • Price: $59.95
    • Pages: 320
    • Carton Quantity: 8
    • Publisher: Visible Ink Press
    • Imprint: Visible Ink Press
    • Series: Dark Minds True Crimes
    • Publication Date: 22nd October 2024
    • Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
    • ISBN: 9781578598670
    • Format: Hardcover
    • BISACs:
      HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries
      HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy
      HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
      HISTORY / Canada / General
      HISTORY / Reference

    "Fantastical tales of lost treasure are intertwined with sensible yet intriguing truths in this delightful tome … From pirates—Captain William Kidd and Blackbeard, for example—to mysterious places such as Nova Scotia’s Oak Island and the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine in the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, this book expertly details the stories about these legends and rumors alike. Readers and researchers will be drawn into the history of Meriwether Clark’s last journey (and his lost documents) and intrigued by shipwrecks, stagecoach robberies, and lost gravesites that may hold secrets, riches, or both. … a celebration of treasure hunts and the realization that the adventure of seeking out lost mysteries may be the most valuable aspect of all. VERDICT A fun read with a wealth of information for anyone interested in finding the truth of historical puzzles that may never be solved." —Library Journal

    "Everybody … loves a good treasure hunt, and you don’t have to hunt far for Lost Loot: Cursed Treasures and Blood Money by Jim Willis. It’s a sometimes-swashbuckling, sometimes just plain fun look at booty, true crime, and possibilities of riches." —Bookworm Sez

    "The first treasure in your hand, should be this book! This book may give you a clue to where some hidden treasure might be!" —Unexplained-Mysteries.com

    Jim Willis earned his master’s degree in theology from Andover Newton Theological School, and he was an ordained minister. He also taught college courses in comparative religion and cross-cultural studies. His background in theology and education led to his writing more than 20 books on history, the apocalypse, and the mysteries of the unknown. His books include Visible Ink Press’ Lost Loot, Hidden History, and Lost Civilizations. He passed away in 2024.

    Preface
    Introduction

    Part 1. Pirates’ Plunder
    1. The Curses of Charles Island
    2. Captain Kidd’s Buried Treasure
    3. Blackbeard’s Boast
    4. Jean Lafitte and the Galveston Hoard
    5. Around the World with Captain Thomas Cavendish

    Part 2. Shipwrecks
    6. The Wreck of the SS Central America, the “Ship of Gold”
    7. The Plate Fleet of 1715

    Part 3. Caves and Mines
    8. Daniel Boone and the Dry Indian
    9. The Lost Dutchman Mine
    10. The Old Spanish Treasure Cave
    11. Mystery of the San Saba Mine

    Part 4. The Treasures of Kings
    12. Montezuma’s Revenge
    13. Seven Cities of Cibola
    14. Hidden Cities of Egypt
    15. The Burial Chamber of King Kamehameha

    Part 5. Mobsters, Gangsters, and Robbers
    16. A Stagecoach and a “Blood-Soaked Treasure”
    17. Beyond Jesse James and the Knights of the Golden Circle
    18. The Hidden Loot of Sam Bass, a Texas Entrepreneur
    19. The Lost Loot of Dutch Schultz
    20. John Dillinger’s Suitcase

    Part 6. Hunting Down Mysteries
    21. Meriwether Lewis and the Missing Documents
    22. The Mystery of the Beale Treasure
    23. Long Tom’s Treasure
    24. The Story of Frank from Pennsylvania
    25. The Treasure of Cahuenga Pass
    26. The Missing Fabergé Eggs
    27. The Mystery of D. B. Cooper and the Highjacked Ransom
    28. Forest Fenn and the Thrill of the Chase

    Part 7. Mysteries of Oak Island
    29. Nolan’s Cross
    30. The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar and the Curse of Jacques de Molay
    31. The Curse of the Holy Grail
    32. The Ark of the Covenant

    Bibliography
    Index