Utah's Hidden Treasure - by Stephen Shaffer & Bonnie Shaffer (Paperback)

About the Book

"Utah's Hidden Treasures is a tour through the state of Utah, with a tidbit of other areas close by would be a good way of getting the juices flowing in the readers' veins to get up off the couch, put down the TV remote, hide the iPod and whatever device keeps them inside to venture out amongst the hills and valleys in search for that lost mine, treasure or outlaw loot! The author, having spent many years; mostly in his early years hunting such things, learned a lot about many places and accumulated dozens of stories and maps. Are they all true? Maybe not, but that's part of the excitement! It seems that most stories have been somewhat embellished, and many maps have been drawn to scam some unknowing greenhorn. But, there are good maps and good stories and it's an adventure to figure out what is and what isn't true."--provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Strike it rich in your own backyard! This comprehensive guide to treasure-hunting across Utah proves you don't need to go far to have an adventure. With detailed maps, stories, and records from the days of bank-robbing outlaws and early miners, this book will show you a side of Utah you've never seen before. You might even discover a priceless treasure just waiting to be claimed!

From the Back Cover

"Strike it rich in your own backyard! This comprehensive guide to uncovering the lost loot in Utah will inspire you to go out and explore with your family. Covering every county in Utah, Utah's Hidden Treasure makes treasure-hunting accessible for everyone. Avid adventurer Stephan Shaffer will show you a side of Utah you've never seen before. Discover the possible locations of the Josephine Mine, the hidden caches of Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, and the mystery surrounding the Rhoades Mine. From the days of bank-robbing outlaws and early miners, Utah's Hidden Treasure will take you on an incredible journey. "