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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SUNKEN TREASURE BOOKS, Crooks.
This bibliography provides information on 750 non-fiction books related to sunken treasure and underwater archaeology. A must-have book for any underwater researcher or armchair treasure hunting buff.
450 pp. (RE184) $30.00
BURS UNDER THE SADDLE:
A Second Look At Books and Histories of the West, Adams. Adams critically examines 425 titles about western outlaws and gunmen to point out errors which he feels have been made and replaces the rumors, myths and falsehoods with documented historical facts. A real sleeper for anyone interested in research.
624 pp. (RE152) $29.95
MORE BURS UNDER THE SADDLE: Books and Histories of the West, Adams.
Again, Adams is concerned with historical accuracy. Sequel to the above title. No duplication. Covers an additional 233 books published mostly since 1964 and includes only those Adams believed needed to be corrected. Index.
200 pp. (RE153) $19.95
THE CIVIL WAR BOOKSHELF:
50 Must-read Books About the War Between the States, Wooster. Lists and ranks 50 works that should comprise the core of every Civil War library, and be read by anyone who wishes to explore the trutrh behind the battles that pitted brother against brother. Cloth.
280 pp. (RE186) $22.50
COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO OLD CLAY TOBACCO PIPES Vol. I, Russell. 392 pipes illustrated plus photos of 30 pipes.
How to date pipes, display your collection, history, reproductions, how they were made, materials used, designs and figures, plus more.
80 pp. (RE179) $18.95
DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF TREASURE MAPS AND
CHARTS IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
An excellent reference source for material available by copy from the Library. Most of the original addresses listed in the book are no longer valid to order maps/charts direct from original source.
(RE154) $6.95
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FRONTIER BIOGRAPHY (on CD), Thrapp. Initially published in three volumes in 1988, this comprehensive work has been updated and transferred to a CD-Rom disc. It
contains more than 5,000 entries. The button-driven format allows quick retrieval of individual names as well as full text searches, context hyperlinks, and more.
Search terms found in the text are highlighted upon retrieval for fast identification. A user-friendly interface and extensive cross-referencing make this CD a powerful tool, highly recommended by researchers and general readers curious about the important figures of the American West.
(RE175) $150.00
EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE CIVIL WAR, Varhola.
A guide for writers, students, and historians. What people wore, ate, and their diversions from combat. Also, duties, dress, weaponry in the military, and much more. Dozens of photos, maps and descriptions add clarity to each chapter.
274 pp. (RE185) $17.00
FIGHTING MEN OF THE INDIAN WARS:
A Biographical Encyclopedia of the Mountain Men, Soldiers, Cowboys, and Pioneers Who Took Up Arms During America's Westward Expansion, O'Neal. Biographical entries summarize each fighting man's life, detail his combat experience, and suggest sources for further reading. An excellent research tool. Large format, bibliography, cloth.
255 pp. (RE171) $26.95
GUIDE TO HUNTER"S FRONTIER TIMES, Browing/McCravy.
The full listing and complete reference tool for the renowned "Hunter's Frontier Times". A great source of info for all things of the Wild West. It's all listed in here with date, volume, and issue number included. If you want to explore frontier journalism, this is a great place to start.
218 pp. (RE181) $21.95
NEW ENGLAND'S ANCIENT MYSTERIES, Cahill. Ogam script, Celtic carvings, secret chambers, astronomical map, plus much more.
88 pp. (RE183) $8.95
THE PRAIRIE
TRAVELER, Marcy.
Originally written for the westward settlers, it is filled with helpful information that was essential for safe travel west, as well as a fascinating view of the strenuous life faced by prairie travelers before the era of the railroad. Many of the facts found in this book can be used to find long forgotten sites today.
288 pp. (RE174) $10.95
RESEARCH FOR TREASURE HUNTERS, Katt.
Lists research depositories and the value of each to the searcher. Includes a research flowchart. Many good tips. Pocket size.
32 pp. (RE163) $4.50
RESEARCHING AND DETECTING GHOST
TOWNS, Townley. The material in this book will be most helpful to anyone wanting to know how to research ghost towns. Follow the research process as it is laid out for you. Also helpful hints on
the actual physical hunting of the ghosts.
68 pp. (RE173) $5.95
SEARCH AND SALVAGE AGREEMENTS. To be used when striking an agreement to hunt on private property. Padded tablet.
(RE165) $5.95
* NEW * TRACING YOUR ANCESTORSIN THE CIVIL WAR, Groene. A complete guide to tracking down your long-lost ancestors, both North and South.
125 pp. (RE187) $10.00
* NEW * TREASURE HUNTING MAGAZINE INDEX, O’Neal. A bibliography of treasure-related magazine articles, on CD, compiled from all of the major treasure magazines and newsletters. The listings are broken down by state and classification of subject matter. A great research tool.
CD (RE188) $29.95
TREASURE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, Grim. Explains in legal terms the laws concerning treasure hunting in all 50 states and on federal lands. 16 tips to increase your
finds and keep you out of trouble.
206 pp. (RE170) $18.95
WESTERN WORDS, Adams. A dictionary of the Old West. 5000 words of Cowboy language as vibrant now as it was in the old American frontier.
182 pp. (RE182) $11.95
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