author

Ben F. Kennedy

b. 1916

A little-known writer best remembered for a lively guide to treasure hunting in Maine, with a strong feel for local history and shoreline adventure. His work mixes practical searching tips with the old stories and legends that make Casco Bay so enticing.

1 Audiobook

Buried Treasure of Casco Bay: A Guide for the Modern Hunter

Buried Treasure of Casco Bay: A Guide for the Modern Hunter

by Ben F. Kennedy

About the author

Project Gutenberg identifies him as Ben F. Kennedy, 1916- and credits him as the author of Buried Treasure of Casco Bay: A Guide for the Modern Hunter. That listing is one of the clearest available public records for the author, but I could not confirm fuller biographical details such as his full name, birthplace, or death date from reliable sources found here.

His surviving book suggests an author deeply interested in the history, geography, and folklore of coastal Maine. In Buried Treasure of Casco Bay, he combines stories of forts, settlers, and rumored hidden caches with practical advice for modern treasure hunters, giving the book an appealing mix of curiosity, local color, and hands-on enthusiasm.

Because so little verified information appears to be readily available online, he remains something of an obscure figure today. Even so, the book has endured through its public-domain reissue, keeping his voice alive for readers who enjoy regional history, exploration, and the thrill of a well-told hunt.