1963 My Compass Points to Treasure

Author: Lt. Harry. E. Rieseberg Published By: Collins Pages: 192 Binding: Hardcover Condition: Good Missing Dust Jacket Award Printing before Frontispiece Slight Wear on Front Joint Print Year not Printed in Book, Edition was Published in 1963 About: Originally published Mach 1, 1955 A government navigator turned professional salvor, and writer, describes some stranger-than-fiction adventures in the Caribbean. More inspired by the implications of his work than the actual plotting of courses, Mr. Rieseberg established the authenticity of 463 treasure hulks, and his decision was to outfit himself with schooner and crew as soon as possible. He did and there follow the fascinating tales of an adventurer in an area that has treasure more closely packed than any other in the world. Sailing the Caribbean, Rieseberg ran into everything from local superstition and outlaws to whole inundated towns. His powerful narrative is one that creates suspense and brings to life not only his surroundings but much of the history that made them.