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Hunt for Gold
Hunt for Gold: Sunken Galleons in the New World is the engaging tale of the legendary oceanic explorers Bob “Frogfoot” Weller and his wife Margaret. The Wellers' lives are a tale of secret treasure hunts, adventurous dives, and underwater explorations, all while laying the foundation for Florida’s thriving diving community. Combining text with engrossing photos of their underwater voyages and recovered treasures, Hunt for Gold chronicles the contributions of the pioneers of the diving community from the Florida shores and beyond.
Treasures of the Spanish Main
This is a story about the lust for gold and treasure," Fine writes. In the 1600s and 1700s, Spain dominated the oceans with its fleet of galleons. Coming to the New World, these ships filled their holds with gold and silver and treasures beyond imagining. The seaway between Spain and the New World was dubbed The Golden Highway. On their journeys back across the seas, many were wrecked on reefs or destroyed by hurricanes. The watery depths now hold their treasures. Today, treasure divers seek their fortunes by attempting--sometimes successfully, sometimes fatally--to retrieve these hordes of riches. In Treasures of the Spanish Main, readers relive each voyage of long ago as well as witness th...
The Horse That Won the West
The Horse That Won the West traces the history of Sorraia horses (also known as The Spanish Mustang) indigenous to the Iberian Peninsula, its introduction to and proliferation throughout North America, and its current dilemma as a pawn in the ongoing battle between private and public interests over its survival.
The Tested Man
Eight soul-searching, rugged tales of men against the elements. John Fine has written fifteen books including award-winning books dealing with the problems of ocean pollution (OCEANS IN PERIL) & world hunger (THE HUNGER ROAD). He was elected to the Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences in honor of his books in the field of education. His children's book, THE BOY & THE DOLPHIN (Windswept House, 1990), received the 1991 Herman Melville Literary Award. Fine, a trained biologist with a doctor of jurisprudence degree, has received international recognition for his pioneering work investigating toxic waste contamination of our land & water resources. He received the Freedom Award at the World Underwater Congress in recognition of his work in the marine environment. Fine is a trustee of the International Oceanographic Foundation, a recipient of the Marine Environment Award, given by the Foundation for Ocean Research, has three times been named Diver of the Year, & holds the highest professional licenses as an underwater instructor. Fine writes with strength, sincerity & great understanding of the sea & the men who sail on it. These are stories you will never forget.
Lost on the Ocean Floor
"This is a book that captures the drama of discovery while presenting the historical, scientific, and archaeological facts. Where possible, eyewitness reports of sinkings are included, as well as the folklore associated with some of the world's great salvage attempts. Readers are also treated to personal accounts of those who have found great treasure on long-lost shipwrecks."--Jacket.
Sunken Ships & Treasure
Describes the search for shipwrecks and sunken treasure, from the Anegada Passage in the Caribbean to the area near Cape Horn at the tip of South America.
Oceans in Peril
Examines plant and animal resources found in the sea, the effects of human intrusion and pollution, and possible solutions to the threat posed to our oceans.
Exploring the Sea
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Seeing the Circle
The author tells how he learned about his own Native American background, how he became a writer, and how he spends his days.
Diving for Treasure
"The story of how a shipwreck full of treasure was discovered off the Florida coast."--Title page verso.
