Lost rhoades mine book

An interview with a local expert author and rhoades mines expert, steve shaffer. I have a copy of the book signed by gale and addressed to my grandfather. It has a lot of good stories and pictues in it and is excellent reading. The search results are determined by the combination of information entered into the search fields. Common reasons given for the mines being lost include. The history of the lost rhoades mine is where mormon history intersects with native american, spanish conquistadors and the possibility that large amounts of gold were given to. George thompson has written a treasure of tales about northeastern utahs longforgotten gold mines. Reading a book as this, by gale r rhoades footprints in the wilderness. The lost rhoades gold mines and other hidden treasures of the uintas by george a.

The lost rhoads mine by twila van leer was thomas rhoads the richest man in utah territory. Apr 26, 2020 but it basically is a repeat of the history of the rhoades mine as told, i think, in the original lost rhoades mine book by gale rhoades and kerry boren. This gives promise that the greatest of all gold depositsincluding remains of montezumas vast treasuremay soon be found. Rhoades to zion sacred gold and spanish treasure the rhoades mine and temple gold life on the kamas prairie rhoades to castle valley rhoades blood on ute hands hidden trails of a mysterious miner the hathenbruck connection utah has a klondike the great indian land raid indian lease, agreements and mining deeds then came. As bob campbell explains, the book of mormon was translated from golden plates. Rhoads variably spelled rhoades, rhods, rhodz and roads was born in kentucky and fought in the war of 1812. If you have ever been to salt lake city, the most impressive site is the mormon temple. We have published many of his articles in true treasure, treasure world, treasure trails and lost treasurelong john. Ancient lost treasures view topic thomas rhoades map. But it basically is a repeat of the history of the rhoades mine as told, i think, in the original lost rhoades mine book by gale rhoades and kerry boren. Gale rhoades was certainly a conman exploiting his relatives. The lost rhoades mines and other hidden treasures of the uintahs author thompson, george a formatbinding paperback book condition used quantity available 1246 edition 11th printing binding paperback isbn 10 0942688376 isbn 9780942688375 publisher dream garden press place of publication salt lake city date published 2006.

The rest of the story see editors desk for more details. He states that he has seen documents proving that gold was taken, by brigham youngs associates as he was probably instructed to do by the lord, from the lost rhoades mine. Has the rhodes tale evolved from simple gold panning, or from rhodes own possible cache of california gold into a full blown lost gold mine. Lucky for us the reader, he already had most of his manuscript into his. The lost rhoades mine and the hathenbruck legacy kerry ross boren, lisa lee boren, randy w. In this sequel to the breakout novel the lost stones. Utah has had more than is fair share of lost mine legends. I believe in the lost rhoades mine and i can nearly, almost prove it. Twothirds of it was sealed so that joseph smith could not translate it.

Rhoades then went back to slc with bags full of gold. Lost mines are a popular form of lost treasure legend. In following the legends, he attempts to draw the line between fact and fiction in the quest for treasure and adventure. Or, is it the real deal with an authentic lost gold mine out there. Aug 04, 2018 matt warner and the lost rhoades mines. New edition of george thompsons classic work on utahs most famous lost. Rhoades family legacy ancient lost treasures view topic. Dec 01, 1996 fairy tale or myth, thomas and caleb rhoades, brigham young, chief walkara and others all play a role in this retelling of the granddaddy of all of utahs lost mines and treasures. With the release of this book, the search for the lost rhoades mine is narrowed to a few square miles of real estate due east of kamas, utah. The story of the gold plates is an absolutely essential part of the mormon narrative, for in the eyes of many latterday saints, the coming forth of this record, and its subsequent translation into the book of mormon, legitimizes their belief that smith was indeed a prophet sent by god to restore the true christian faith lost long ago due to a. President young demanded in turn that walker, whose loyalties were known to be chancy, take an oath upon the book of mormon to hold up his end of the bargain.

The book also includes detailed letters from the men who have actually been to the gold mines. The history of the lost rhoades mine is where mormon history intersects with native. On the very top of the temple is a statue of the angel, moroni. The mine involved is usually of a highvalue commodity such as gold, silver or diamonds.

I also wonder how many people have read this info in a book and are relying on it as part of their search. As can happen in that area, driving winds from an approaching storm stirred up the black desert sand and fine dust. Often there is a map sometimes called a waybill purportedly showing the location of the mine. Theres a book written about it, i cant remember the name though. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Other stories abound, and we will attempt to share those stories here in this section of our site. New edition of george thompsons classic work on utahs most famous lost gold mine. He never had the opportunity to see it published because he passed away before its publication. While on an expedition into the north slope of the uinta mountains i stopped by the mirror lake camp ground and read a flyer on a presentation being given. Dec 20, 2015 the late gale rhoades reveals his family s secret through this twopart article and an upcoming book, the lost gold of the uintahs. In 24 years of searching i have certainly found more than one mine that is caved, fallen in, or we will say empty. Utahs high uintas, home of the legendary lost rhoades mine. Manchester, ny a team of archaeologists excavating a drumlin known as mormon hill or the cumorah, in western new york, have discovered a set of gold plates which they believe could be linked to the founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, joseph smith jr. Did he and his family have fabulous gold mines in the uinta mountains and private information about gold caches abandoned by spanish miners who antedated escalante and dominguez.

Thomas chose a carefully selected circle of a associates to accompany him into the mountains in the late fall, to move the camp of henry coleman and bob swift. A history of the lost rhoades mines by gale r rhoades online at alibris. People have claimed to have found them mine but cant ever go back to find it later. The intriguing and often mysterious history behind the gold mines of the uintah mountains is revealed. Thompson and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Problems with the gold plates of the book of mormon. Have been searching for a copy and the new followup the gold of carre shinob. Another man, a descendant of thomas and caleb rhoades, died of a heart attack while searching for the mines. Author and utah treasure lore expert steve doc shaffer wrote the book when it comes to the. Discover the secret of the lost rhoades mine and the real story of the lost josephine mine. These mines are not fictional or mythological as, say, the lost dutchman mine, for there is ample historical proof and documentation that thomas and caleb rhoades worked their gold mines, extracting highgrade ores. A history of the lost rhoades mines by gale r rhoades online at alibris uk.

I dont know if it had been a news article or what, there is no reference to that effect. For over 100 years men have hunted and prospected the valleys and slopes in the uinta mountains. Dec 19, 2016 so the legend of this gold mine, as many similar gold mines in the west, refuses to cease. Ive searched for it and ive published a book about it footprints 1d the wilderness. Thomas rhoades became ill and handed this duty down. The agatha christie poirot short story the lost mine features the topic of a map revealing the location of a lost mine in burma being stolen in london, and its carrier murdered. Find out where to look for treasure and buried mines in utah s desert country. Whether you believe the mine exists or not doesnt really matter. Aug 03, 2018 again some years later in the late 1950s, the rhodes mine discovery hit the news headlines in uinta basin standards newspaper dated 10th july, 1958 where it was stated that bullock mining company had finally found the long lost rhoades mine. The lost rhoads gold mines could pay off the national debt. The fact is there are those who have seen the mine but have been sworn to secrecy and have never told anyone the where abouts. One of the most exciting stories of lost treasure comes from the early days of the mormon settlers in utah.

In the late 1800s a cowboy is tending cattle on the flatlands of the black rock desert in central millard county, utah. Did the book writers even have permission to put in their books. Fairy tale or myth, thomas and caleb rhoades, brigham young, chief walkara and others all play a role in this retelling of the granddaddy of all of utahs lost mines and treasures. Gale rhoades died owing thousands of dollars to investors. Jun 01, 2007 utahs history is overflowing with legends. Probably the greatest lost treasure story of all time. The lost rhoades mine and the hathenbruck legacy by kerry ross boren, lisa lee boren and randy w. Also, the lost rhodes mine was reported found much more recently, in 1958. The uintah basin standard newspaper of july 10, 1958 carried the headline, lost rhodes gold mine believed found by bullock mining co. This is his last book before he passed away from an automobile accident.

Thomas rhoades was one of the wealthiest members of the early church of jesus christ of latterday saints to make the salt lake valley his home. The more information you enter, the fewer search results that will be returned. Supposedly, the lost rhoades mine contains the book of mormons golden plates and the sword of laban. This fascinating book examines in detail the legend of the lost rhoades mines in the uintah mountains in northeastern utah. The lost rhoades gold mines consist of 7 caverns in the uinta mountains opened and worked by the early spanish explorers. Regardless of what may be fact and what may be fiction, the legend of the lost rhoads gold mines is an exciting tale replete with mystery, myth, and tales of fabulous wealth. Thanks to this book and the luck of a good friend of mine who was lost in the area, some new. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. The location of the mines were given to an early settler named brigham young who entrusted thomas rhoades to retrieve gold for the mormon church. The lost rhoades mine is one of the more fabled mines. Nov 23, 2017 another man, a descendant of thomas and caleb rhoades, died of a heart attack while searching for the mines. Jan 11, 2017 this video is about the lost rhoads mine. Mormon historians suggest that the mines are repositories of the weatlh of the lamanites referred to in the book of mormon. Aug 09, 20 speculators would finance his attempts to find the gold based on his convincing evidence and his published book faded footprints.

Some believe that it is a total fabrication while others are hunting for it. I have also flat out pulled away from more than one mine because i became scared to death of the search meaning i knew i was going to get hurt soon. Brigham young, angel moroni and the legend of lost spanish gold. Thomas rhoads, one of the earlier converts to mormonism 1834, led the first expedition of mormon settlers to northern california in may of 1846, whereupon arrival in october of that same year he settled near sutters fort along the consumnes river. After reading this book i love going into eastern utah. I always drive slowly along the road and look to the mountains trying to find the clues to the lost rhodes mine. Maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992 maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992 randy bradford. Apr 19, 2020 published on apr 19, 2020 enough gold to pave the streets of new york city or to pay off the national debt is supposed to be located inside the lost rhoads gold mines. Maps to the lost rhoades mines conclusion gale rhoades 1992.

This is the last book that gale wrote about the lost rhoads mine before he died of a heart attack. Lewis 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Jul 06, 2016 utahs high uintas, home of the legendary lost rhoades mine. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. Utahs lost mines and treasures features many photos and sketches published here for the first time and reveals longforgotten cryptic and decoded treasure signs.

This gives promise that the greatest of all gold deposits including remains of montezumas vast treasure may soon be found. Brigham young, angel moroni and the legend of lost spanish. For those of you who have read the book, utah gold rush and the hathenbruck legacy, i think. Expanded ed 19050617 hardcover, by gale and various other referrals can enhance your life top quality. The rhoades mine is one of the more speculative lost treasure tales out there. The title is just a big dig to get you to buy the book. Speculators would finance his attempts to find the gold based on his convincing evidence and his published book faded footprints.

Thanks to this book and the luck of a good friend of mine who was lost in the area, some new things have come to light after years of being lost. My grandfather cliff and gale dusty spent years in the mountains seeking the old mine. The rumor is this mine was in the south or east parts of the uintahs. Rhoades originally appeared in the letters section of lost treasure, february 1978 ive had an emotional attachment to the lost rhoades gold mine for over 16 years. Thompson george wrote quite a few books on treasure hunting, the spaniards and the lost rhoads mines. There is nothing here to help the treasure hunter unless you live in the utah mountains. Author and utah treasure lore expert steve doc shaffer wrote the book when it comes to the lost rhoades mines, literally.