^Lot 688 Waricha: Treasure

Waricha, Jean. TREASURE. Trumpet Club, New York. 1991. 12mo. (6), 55, (3) pages. original pictorial card covers. First Edition. B&w photos. English text. Ex Dick Holt Library. Very Good. The book is an educational, non-fiction children's book that introduces young readers to the captivating world of archaeology, historical salvage, and famous treasure hunts. The book chronicles legendary stories of lost wealth, including Mel Fisher's long search for the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, the mystery of the Oak Island Money Pit, tales of buried pirate gold, and Robert Ballard's historic discovery of the Titanic shipwreck. Written in an engaging style for readers ages 8 to 12, it blends historical context with explanations of the technological advancements used by salvage teams to locate and safely recover artifacts. Lot weight: 0 lbs 3oz. Subject(s): Sunken Treasure, Underwater Archaeology, Shipwrecks.