Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 09 : as to buried treasure

This volume gathers the colorful folklore that has grown up around supposed caches of pirate treasure along the eastern seaboard. From the infamous Captain Kidd to anonymous buccaneers, stories claim gold and silver lie buried beneath islands, cliffs, and marshes stretching from Key West to the Isles of Shoals. The lore blends historical snippets with vivid imagination, fueling countless expeditions by farmers, treasure hunters, and curious locals. Readers will discover how these legends have sparked both hope and caution over the centuries.

Among the tales, a demon at Lion’s Rock in Connecticut is said to guard a chest unless the digger recites scripture, while on Charles Island a headless apparition allegedly thwarted a midnight excavation. In Maine, a sea‑cave on Monhegan is reputed to house a spirit‑protected chest that vanished the moment a searcher broke a whispered warning. Similar legends speak of bottomless salt‑water lakes, haunted islands where phantom sailors linger, and mysterious iron kettles unearthed by unsuspecting farmers. The collection captures the eerie charm that keeps these myths alive in coastal communities.