Treasures on Earth : Buried Wealth in Landscape and Legend
by
Jeremy Harte
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1836391870
ISBN-13
9781836391876
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Imprint
Reaktion Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 1st, 2026
Print length
296 Pages
Weight
526 grams
Dimensions
22.50 x 15.00 x 3.10 cms
Product Classification:
British & Irish historyFolklore studies / Study of mythFolklore, myths & legendsEuropean history
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Uncovers the deep folklore of Britain’s buried riches, fears and desires.
From haunted barrows to ruined castles, Britain’s landscape is rich with tales of hidden treasure – stories not just of gold, but of ghosts, curses and forbidden knowledge. Treasures on Earth gathers hundreds of these traditions for the first time, showing how folklore, shaped by local memory and longing, has imagined wealth not merely as currency, but as power, danger and loss. These legends tell of dragons, demons and seekers armed with spells, but also of real hopes stirred by poverty, war and the mysteries of place. Through vivid storytelling and careful insight, this book reveals how treasure lore carries the emotional weight of history. In the end, these are stories not just about what is buried, but about why we still yearn to uncover it.
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