{"product_id":"coronados-children-j-frank-dobie-9781025575933","title":"Coronado's Children: Tales of Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the Southwest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Coronado's Children: Tales of Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the Southwest\" is a seminal collection of folklore and legends that captures the enduring spirit of adventure in the American West. Written by the renowned folklorist J. Frank Dobie, the work dives deep into the myths of hidden riches and forgotten silver mines that have captivated explorers and dreamers since the days of the Spanish conquistadors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis evocative volume traces the lore of the Southwest, spanning the rugged landscapes of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Dobie chronicles the obsessive quests of those who followed in the mythical footsteps of Coronado, searching for the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola or the lost riches of the San Saba mine. Through meticulous research and masterful storytelling, the author presents a vivid tapestry of local oral traditions, maps, and tall tales that define the cultural heritage of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining historical record with the atmospheric quality of campfire stories, \"Coronado's Children\" remains a definitive resource for anyone fascinated by the intersection of history and legend. It explores the psychological allure of the search for fortune and the rugged individualism of the prospectors who braved the desert in pursuit of their dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. Frank Dobie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1025575938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025575933\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 402\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.88d","brand":"J. Frank Dobie","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48743166738687,"sku":"9781025575933","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/coronados-children-j-frank-dobie-9781025575933","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}