^Lot 702 Wilkins: Pirate Treasure

Wilkins, Harold T. PIRATE TREASURE. E. P. Dutton & Company, Inc., New York. 1937. 8vo. xviii, 409, (3) pages. original red blindly stamped cloth, gilt, protected jacket. First Edition. Frontispiece, photo. Maps. Charts B&w photos. English text. Ex Charles B. Driscoll Library; Ex Wichita City Library - Driscoll Piracy Collection; Ex Dick Holt Library. jacket chipped, torn, sun-faded spine, minor shelf wear, Good to Very Good. This book is a comprehensive, historically grounded exploration of real-world pirate lore, charts, and legends written primarily for serious treasure hunters and enthusiasts. Moving away from pure romanticized fiction, Wilkins provides detailed accounts of famous figures like Captain Kidd and Blackbeard, maps out historical shipping routes, and chronicles documented attempts to locate lost caches of gold, silver, and jewels across the globe. Lot weight: 1 lbs 9oz. Subject(s): Treasure Hunting, Buried Treasure, Pirates.