Golden Treasures of the San Juan

<div> <p><i>Golden Treasures of the San Juan</i> contains fabulous stories of lost mines bullion and valuable prospects of one of the most beautiful mountain areas of the United States. Many of the stories are based on the personal adventures of author Cornelius.</p> <p>When the Indian Mountain Lands (the San Juan) were ceded in 1874 the wild region was thrown open to prospectors seeking its gold and silver riches. Many prospects were valuable discoveries yet were lost and became legendary mines. Further the Spanish explorers had been through this area much earlier with their bullion and their caches added to the legends of gold discovered or to be discovered. The authors of this book trace complete stories about these long-lost hoards.</p> </div>