Description
Golden Treasures of the San Juan contains fabulous stories of lost mines, bullion, and valuable prospects of one of the most beautiful mountain areas of the United States. Many of the stories are based on the personal adventures of author Cornelius.
When the Indian Mountain Lands (the San Juan) were ceded in 1874, the wild region was thrown open to prospectors seeking its gold and silver riches. Many prospects were valuable discoveries, yet were lost and became legendary mines. Further, the Spanish explorers had been through this area much earlier with their bullion, and their caches added to the legends of gold discovered or to be discovered. The authors of this book trace complete stories about these long-lost hoards.
Author: Temple H. Cornelius
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Published: 01/01/1970
Pages: 236
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 8.44h x 5.55w x 0.57d
ISBN13: 9780804006361
ISBN10: 0804006369
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | 19th Century
- History | Expeditions & Discoveries