"Fantastical tales of lost treasure are intertwined with sensible yet intriguing truths in this delightful tome ... From pirates--Captain William Kidd and Blackbeard, for example--to mysterious places such as Nova Scotia's Oak Island and the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine in the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix, this book expertly details the stories about these legends and rumors alike. Readers and researchers will be drawn into the history of Meriwether Clark's last journey (and his lost documents) and intrigued by shipwrecks, stagecoach robberies, and lost gravesites that may hold secrets, riches, or both. ... a celebration of treasure hunts and the realization that the adventure of seeking out lost mysteries may be the most valuable aspect of all. VERDICT A fun read with a wealth of information for anyone interested in finding the truth of historical puzzles that may never be solved." --Library Journal

"Everybody ... loves a good treasure hunt, and you don't have to hunt far for Lost Loot: Cursed Treasures and Blood Money by Jim Willis. It's a sometimes-swashbuckling, sometimes just plain fun look at booty, true crime, and possibilities of riches." --Bookworm Sez

"The first treasure in your hand, should be this book! This book may give you a clue to where some hidden treasure might be!" --Unexplained-Mysteries.com