World  Famous Great Treasures

World Famous Great Treasures

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Author: Abhay Kumar Dubey
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 135
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8122305423

Description

Treasures are what the fairy-tales are made of. Perhaps nothing has fired the human imagination so much as the stories and accounts of pursuits of hidden or lost treasures.

This book on Great Treasures is the 24th book in World Famous Series in English. For centuries treasure hunting has remained an exciting and unending pursuit of enterprising enthusiasts who often risked their lives to solve the mysteries of hidden treasures.

On account of such enterprises today we know about the unearthing of the culture and lifestyles of many bygone civilisations.In this book all topics are based on facts and history and include everything important since the evolution of universe and life.

The text is authentic and the language is lucid so that the reader unknowingly gets swayed into a new world of thrill without feeling the strain of reading. Hundreds of rare illustrations and live-action photographs make it more exciting and enriching.

Contents

The Science and Teachniques of Treasure-Searching
Tutankhamen’s Treasure
The Treasure of Sutton Hoo
Colombia’s Golden Treasure
The Great Treasures of Scythian Tombs
The Controversial Treasure of Atocha
Incan treasure in A Volcano’s Womb
The Treasures of Nanking Cargo and Asian Seas
The Treasures of Kashmir’s Dogra Kings
The Treasure of Porto Santo
The Treasure of Priceless Dishes
Priceless Relics of the Spanish Ship
Nizam’s Treasure
Treasure of Diamonds Pearls and Mercury
The Precious Glass Treasure
The Indian Treasure Hidden in London