Description: 100 Tons of Gold, The Incredible Story Behind the Biggest Buried Treasure in the U.S. by Davide Leon Chandler1988 Stated "FIRST EDITION" Hardcover with the original dust jacket. Ex-Library."For more than a century prospectors and bandits have combed the mountains of southeastern New Mexico on a deadly treasure hunt. Legend has it that a fabulous cache of bullion, dating back to the days of Spanish Conquistadores, one hundred tons of gold, is is hidden there.This book is based on historical research and detective work by the author to tell this incredible story behind what may be the largest unclaimed treasure in the world. An amazing story of of ingenuity, greed and violence. One man spent over 10 years trying to excavate the gold only to be murdered for it. Another was tortured to the point of death for refusing to reveal the location of the gold, and has remained hidden. Mysteries still remain around the treasure. Where did the gold come from? Why has the secret service lost, hidden or destroyed the documents relating to "operation gold finder"? What was revealed about the treasure in the Watergate hearings? F.Lee Bailey claimed the Army was stealing that gold. Excellent read and resource of information for something not many people even know exists or the history.This book is out of print.Original first edition, unaltered. see images.Low reserve. Items ship within 24-48 hours of payment unless payment falls on a weekend or holiday. Beyond Earth is your premier destination for rare books and vintage, collectible estate items. We specialize in curating a unique collection of rare and collectible books, spanning various genres and subjects. Additionally, we offer professional estate sale services to assist clients in managing and liquidating estate assets with care and expertise. We handle both local and online auctions for a wider range of reach that benefits both sellers and buyers. Book Sales: Explore our collection of rare, vintage and collectible books, featuring a diverse range of titles, editions, and subjects. From antique volumes to modern first editions, we pride ourselves on offering unique and diverse treasures. Estate Sales: We handle the complexities of estate liquidation and work closely to organize and execute successful sales. Additional Services: If you're looking to acquire a specific book or collectible item, we can help. We have a vast inventory that changes and grows weekly and assist private buyers with adding to their collections. Take a look at our current online inventory which grows daily. Feel free to message us with any questions or inquiries for items you may be in search of. Not all of our inventory is listed online and we often assist private buyers searching for specific items to add to their collection. We participate with eBay's International Shipping Program.Tracking number is provided when items ship.
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Book Title: One Hundred Tons of Gold
MPN: Does not apply
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Original Language: English
Brand: Unbranded
Publication Year: 1978
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Yes
Author: David Leon Chandler
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: History, Travel, Science, True Story
Topic: True Stories, Special Interest / Adventure, Chemistry / General, HISTORY, Geology
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 200 Pages