Treasures of the Santa Catalina Mountains: Unraveling the Legends and History of the Santa Catalina Mountains (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781939050052)

The treasures of the Santa Catalina Mountains, north of Tucson, includes the famous legend of the Iron Door Mine, a forgotten mission and a lost city somewhere in the Catalinas. The legends have lured prospectors and treasure hunters for hundreds of years. The discoveries of early Spanish placer mining sites, stone ruins and stories of the mountains, only fueled speculation about the riches still left behind. Common knowledge among the locals eventually gained legendary status. Even more surprising was the abundance in gold, silver and copper etched into the mountains.These stories became embedded into Arizona's early history, spun into some sensational legends and spanned several literary and film adventures.

Author: Robert E. Zucker
ISBN-10: 1939050057
ISBN-13: 9781939050052
Publisher: Bzb Publishing, Incorporated
Language: English
Published: 11/15/2014
Pages: 436
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.89d