The Usborne Book of Treasure Hunting

Claybourne, Anna; Young, Caroline; Tatchell, Judy; Tyler, Jenny

ISBN 10: 0746034458 / ISBN 13: 9780746034453

Published by Edc Pub, 2003

This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you! Seller Inventory # 466ROY001RGZ

Synopsis:

Describes some of the most remarkable treasures and reputed treasure sites, including buried treasures, sunken ships, and archeological discoveries.

Review: The term "Treasure hunting" brings to mind the image of pirates, treasure chests and gold coins. However, there's a lot more to it than that--anyone can be a treasure hunter and stumble across a treasure trove. This colourfully illustrated book offers an insight into the curious lives of people who have gone treasure hunting and "struck gold". Some have achieved success after years of dreaming and scheming; others by a single stroke of good fortune.

From the wreck of the Mary Rose to the Titanic; from the Gold Rush days to the discovery of the treasures of Egyptian tombs, this is a fascinating account of the detective work involved in the discovery of sites of the treasures and the incredible work undertaken to recover the treasures. Treasure hunting is not without its risks and lives have been lost on the trail of great rewards, yet still people search for the gold, silver and jewels and for ancient artefacts which are waiting, somewhere, to be uncovered either on land or at sea. This is a fascinating account of the recovery of some of the greatest treasures in the world and the incredible work involved in uncovering them. (Ages 9 to 13)

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Usborne Book of Treasure Hunting
Publisher: Edc Pub
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Jackson, Ian
Condition: acceptable