The World Atlas of Treasure

Published by Book Club Associates,  1981, hardcover, illustrated, large format, 256 pages, condition; very good,

'In The World Atlas of Treasure Derek Wilson investigates the legends old and new; sifts fantasy from fact; tells the story of the great discoveries of the past; describes the wealth that is still to be found, the mountains of gold, jewels and precious artifacts which have disappeared over the centuries and which still lurk unsuspected, awaiting the lucky finder.  People have sacrificed home and family, have killed and tortured, to lay their hands on the lost riches of the past.  They will do so again.  This book is a history of man's cupidity; it is a fascinating guide for the armchair treasure-hunter; it is a splendidly illustrated, vividly written and meticulously researched account of a subject that is as old as time and as far flung as humanity.'

The author, Derek Wilson has been a writer of historical fiction and non-fiction for 50 years. His much acclaimed prize-winning works have largely centred on 16th and 17th century Europe. He has used various pen names for his fiction, his current Thomas Treviot Tudor crime series being written under the name D.K. Wilson. The first 2 books in this series - The First Horseman and The Traitor's Mark are based on real unsolved Tudor mysteries and have received enthusiastic plaudits. Readers have favourably compared this innovative series with the books of C.J. Sansom and S.J. Parris.