A danish sergeant roland moller watches over the effort as the. Did they even bother to give him a few dollars from all their book sales. Best place to go for buying and selling antique books, antiquarian books. Thomas rhoads, one of the earlier converts to mormonism 1834, led the first expedition of mormon settlers to northern california in may of 1846, whereupon arrival in october of that same year he settled near sutters fort along the consumnes river. Charles breyfogle and his lost mine the legend of the lost breyfogle mine. Bookmine out of print, used, uncommon, unusual, scarce and rare books. Utahs high uintas, home of the legendary lost rhoades mine. Buy a cheap copy of vengeance is mine book by dusty rhodes. The story or legend of the lost rhoades mine is interwoven with mormon history in utah, indian or native american history and legends of utah, spanish history and legends of utah, the california gold rush, politicians, curses, callings, promises, plottings, modernday seekers, authors, businessmen, and right here, right now, you and me. Regardless of what may be fact and what may be fiction, the legend of the lost rhoads gold mines is an exciting tale replete with mystery, myth, and tales of fabulous wealth.
I have tried, in this book, to reveal some unknown secrets about the lost rhoades mines. This fascinating book examines in detail the legend of the lost rhoades mines in the uintah mountains in northeastern utah. Dec 01, 1996 new edition of george thompsons classic work on utahs most famous lost gold mine. This is his last book before he passed away from an automobile accident. In the summer of 1869, abner mckeever and family were ambushed by apache indians on a ranch near the big bend of the gila river. The first, you are not small, was named an ala notable book and won the theoddor seuss geisel award in 2015. Maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992. A history of the lost rhoades mines by gale r rhoades online at alibris. The lost davis canyon olla gold1 the time is the late 1800s. Mormon historians suggest that the mines are repositories of the weatlh of the lamanites referred to in the book of mormon. Supposedly, the lost rhoades mine contains the book of mormons golden plates and the sword of laban. Legends of lost mines are scattered across the country, but some stories have drifted away like tumbleweeds.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Probably the greatest lost treasure story of all time. Rhoads variably spelled rhoades, rhods, rhodz and roads was born in kentucky and fought in the war of 1812. She gave me a weak smile, and i instinctively mirrored it before tugging on her hand, directing her out of my bedroom and to the party. Lost mines are a popular form of lost treasure legend. Maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992 maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992 randy bradford. The abandoned mine site characterization and cleanup handbook handbook is the result of the collective efforts and contributions of a number of individuals. Both mine and evas attention shot to their attention. The lost rhoades gold mines consist of 7 caverns in the uinta mountains opened and worked by the early spanish explorers. Largest collection anywhere of fine books in all categories, including railroad, scarce, unusual, valuable books.
Hailing from lockhart, new york, the pair headed west with a train of saddle and draft horses and two wagons in the spring of 1849. One of the best authenticated of these stories was of the lost soldier mine. The fact is there are those who have seen the mine but have been sworn to secrecy and have never told anyone the where abouts. Ibnlive hailed it as a diabolically smart thriller.
Parents need to know that thats not mine is the second not book by anna kang and illustrated by christopher weyant. Gale rhoades died owing thousands of dollars to investors. During the earliest days of handbook development, mike bishop of epa region 8 lead the effort to develop a superfund mine waste reference document for epa project managers working on mine. Yes, the carrie does exist, and yes, rhoades did carry large amounts of gold back to salt lake city that he did not mine himself, but was given to him by the indians because of a previous promise by the mormans. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Now i can introduce her to everyone as mine, and only mine.
Wakara made an agreement with brigham, that he could designate one man as his representative and wakara would show him where a fabulous gold mine was located. The history of the lost rhoades mine is where mormon history intersects with native. Brigham designated thomas rhoads as his representative. Use our free ebook selfpublishing services and we will distribute your ebook to all the major ebooks stores. A history of the lost rhoades mines by gale r rhoades online at alibris uk. The worlds oldest multiplepage book in the lost etruscan language has gone on display in more. Did the book writers even have permission to put in their books. The lost rhoades mine is one of the more fabled mines. Mar 02, 2020 parts of sopori ranch are highly mineralized, so it isnt argued that mining activity couldnt have gone on there. The story begins with brigham young adopting and baptizing chief wakara, of the ute indians, as a member of the mormon church. An information source for treasure hunting in utah. The setting is canyon country utah near the small town of escalante. In following the legends, he attempts to draw the line between fact and fiction in the quest for treasure and adventure. The final chapter in the mystery of the lost rhoades mines, seven lost.
Rhoades family legacy ancient lost treasures view topic. Utahs lost mines and treasures is a unique guide that surpasses all other books of its kind. Much of the information in chapter 5 comes from various parts of gale rhoades earlier book, footprints in the. I think he truly believed he would find the mine, said rhoades exwife, beverly. With the release of this book, the search for the lost rhoades mine is narrowed to a few square miles of real estate due east of kamas, utah. Where brother brigham got the gold to build up his zion this page is currently being renovated and updated. The mine is a 2012 psychological horror novel written by popular indian blogger arnab ray.
Rhoades was subsequently sent for more gold and returned with 62 pounds of pure gold. Ahrf library ancient historical research foundation. Abandoned mine site characterization and cleanup handbook. Metals discovery of the lost rhoades gold mine west of moon lake in duchesne county, utah, was more. Download and read online for free mine for now by j. Others claim the mine is on the south slope of the cerro chiquita mountains northeast of arivaca. I have 18 books on the rhoades mine and was fortunate enough to view a documentary. The noname prospector in this legend was lucky enough to locate a dry placer where he bagged a small fortune in gold nuggets. Maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades. Jul 15, 2016 the history of the lost rhoades mine is where mormon history intersects with native american, spanish conquistadors and the possibility that large amounts of gold were given to brigham young and. In the immediate aftermath of world war ii, a group of young german soldiers held as prisoners of war are ordered to dig up and disarm all of the nazi land mines remaining on the west coast of denmark.
We were only half way down the hall when i heard giggling and laughing. Ancient lost treasures view topic caleb rhoades mine. Whether you believe the mine exists or not doesnt really matter. You do have a point about the gold coins being the same % as the gold in the carbean, if that is true. Common reasons given for the mines being lost include. Jun 01, 2007 utahs history is overflowing with legends. Wakara took rhoads to the secret place where the gold was hidden, only after he and brigham.
President young demanded in turn that walker, whose loyalties were known to be chancy, take an oath upon the book of mormon to hold up his end of the bargain. Maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992 maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992. Exploring americas forgotten lost mines week in weird. Often there is a map sometimes called a waybill purportedly showing the location of the mine.
For those of you who have read the book, utah gold rush and the hathenbruck legacy, i think. There is a mine shaft slightly south of sopori ranch, but this is claimed not to be the sopori mine by a number of treasure hunters. Lost rhoades gold mines archives treasure hunting the world. The gold of carre shinob ancient lost treasures view topic. The history of the lost rhoades mine is where mormon history intersects with native american, spanish conquistadors and the possibility that large amounts of gold were given to brigham young and. Rhoades originally appeared in the letters section of lost treasure, february 1978 ive had an emotional attachment to the lost rhoades gold mine for over 16 years. An 1864 drawing by john ross browne from his book heintzelmen mine and works. Young held a meeting for the two tribe leaders and eventually got them to pass the peace pipe. This gives promise that the greatest of all gold deposits including remains of montezumas vast treasure may soon be found. A picture of the actual spanish map that lead caleb rhoades to the pine mine near moon lake. Dec 20, 2015 maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992.
Nov 16, 2002 mormon historians suggest that the mines are repositories of the weatlh of the lamanites referred to in the book of mormon. The most famous lost mine in americathe lost dutchmans minehas attracted gold seekers and cost many lives in its pursuit. Many believe the lost breyfogle mine is in nye county, nevada. Author steve shaffer brings to light stories of lost gold and silver mines carved out of the earth by spaniards and mexicans. The dream mine, or relief mine, is a mine in salem, utah, built by john hyrum koyle in the. Thus, to this man, the rhodes mine was never a mine, merely a little gold panning that evolved into a gold mine legend decades later. In the case of rhoades, there is to much fact to ignore. In fact the lost rhoades mine came from that gold, not the other way around. Hey florida, it may be hard, or easy, to believe in a myth. The rhodes mine is only a companion myth of the spanish mine at springville, the kanosh legend of spanards working the horn silver, the mexican shaft in city creek canyon, etc.
The story has had little embellishment and, in part, may be true. Brigham also wanted further assurances that the chief was not going to change his mind once the agreement was made and had the chief swear on a book of mormon. Joining the thousands of 49ers rushing into california were brothers, charles and joshua breyfogle. Thompson george wrote quite a few books on treasure hunting, the spaniards and the lost rhoads mines. Speculators would finance his attempts to find the gold based on his convincing evidence and his published book faded footprints. Twothirds of it was sealed so that joseph smith could not translate it. These mines are not fictional or mythological as, say, the lost dutchman mine, for there is ample historical proof and documentation that thomas and caleb rhoades worked their gold mines, extracting highgrade ores. The legend of the lost breyfogle mine holds an important place in. The location of the mines were given to an early settler named brigham young who entrusted thomas rhoades to retrieve gold for the mormon church.
Evan at the age of fourteen, folks were calling him the youngest bounty hunter in texas. There are not many authors exploring this genre and ray. Thomas rhoades became ill and handed this duty down. Out of the dust utahs lost mines and hidden treasures by. Jbl, it does depend on which book i guess, i havnt heard the story about waiting for the indians to bring it to him and i didnt hear about the gold being bullion, every account ive heard, the gold was in white quartz. The following was published by gale rhoades in his book lost gold of the uintah the map is based more. Glittering bits of legend draw dreamers to utah the denver post. Dec 19, 2016 the rhodes mine is only a companion myth of the spanish mine at springville, the kanosh legend of spanards working the horn silver, the mexican shaft in city creek canyon, etc. The mine involved is usually of a highvalue commodity such as gold, silver or diamonds. New edition of george thompsons classic work on utahs most famous lost. Ive searched for it and ive published a book about it footprints 1d the wilderness. Written for the adventurer in all of us, out of the dust.
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