Magical Treasure Hunting in Europe and North America A History
Description
The first comprehensive history of magical treasure hunting from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, revealing a magical universe of treasure spirits, and wizards who tried to deal with them. Combining history and anthropology, this study sees treasure hunting as an expression of shifting economic mentalities and changing ideas about history.
Keywords
ReligionHistoryAmericas (North, Central, South, West Indies)ModernEuropeSocial HistoryUnited States
2011Book
Author(s)Johannes Dillinger
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230000049
LanguageEnglish
