Treasures of the Ancients- Recent Discoveries of Ancient Writings in North America- Information, Artifacts and Ancient Writings Have Been Discovered During the Past 100 Years

by Stephen B. Shaffer, Corinne A. Bischoff (Designed by)

Tremendous information as well as many artifacts and ancient writings have been brought to light during the past one-hundred years to prove that the Americas were once populated earlier than ever believed. But who were these people? Where did they come from? Why did they suddenly disappear? More importantly, did they leave any records to tell of their existence and civilization? What about the strange writings of Manti, Fillmore, Cedar City, Pariette Draw, Nephi and Lake Powell, all in Utah? What about the Aztec copper bowl of Currant Creek, the Gold plate of the Wasatch front, the Lead plates of the Myton Bench, the Manti tablets, the Kinderhook plates and the Soper/Savage collection in LDS Church archives? Best-selling author Stephen Shaffer explores these mysteries and remnants of a forgotten people in Treasures of the Recent Discoveries of Ancient Writings in North America.

Genres: History

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a fun read but the whole book only contains four or five finds. After reading the author's other book about lost mines I was expecting more unique experiences. Nevertheless, the book was entertaining. I have read about the Padilla plates in other works so I was already familiar with most of that story.
My favorite part was the insight into why some people believe Moroni left petroglyphs on several Utah cliff faces. It is interesting, regardless of whether one chooses to believe it.