The book is well written and balances the Lost Dutchman historical review with critical comparisons of what is likely to be true or myth. This book should be one of the earlier books you read regarding the Lost Dutchman so you have a more critical eye to avoid the myth-based books that have little historical documentation supporting "stated fact."

The historical references to the characters in Arizona through Waltz's life and following with Lost Duchman hunters are wonderful. The Lost Dutchman, if and when it is found, will prove to be either a lucky accident or the effort of an eccentric detailer that was within ten feet of the mine and recognized something that was different with the surroundings.

A very handsome book which ranks Glover at the top of the list along with Kollenborn and Blair. You have to read this one if you want to know where Lost Dutchman/ Jacob Waltz research stands today. ...Glover also presents new maps, points to physical clues in the Superstitions, and hints at some of the information that has until now been the exclusive property of eccentric "Dutch hunters."

Doug Stewart, Web Master
Tale of the Lost Dutchman
Bibliography, Notes and Chronolgy

Being a native of Phoenix I have been exposed to many book on this subject and this is by far the best. Mr. Glover has truly "done his homework." Most dutchman books simply offer a collection of facts with very little analysis. Mr. Glover offers in depth study with a personal feel. His analyses are well thought out and even offer some new information. This should be the cornerstone in the library of any true dutch hunter. It is also sure to get the blood flowing of even the most skeptical person.

Have read all three of this local authors published books and look forward to future releases. He has captured a very realistic look into the dark side of police work and retained that Alaskana scent that intoxicates the senses.

Dark Gold is an excellent book; a real page turner. Robert Sable, the main character, was just like a real Alaskan state trooper, like the ones I used to know. It also captured the adventure and romance of the 50th state. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to be entertained and to learn about the "real" Alaska.

Thomas Ferguson was, according to Stan Larson, an earnest, if not zealous young lawyer who was determined to "prove" the authenticity of the Book of Mormon by virtue of archeology. He was not the first to do so, nor was he the last, and indeed, archeological "proof" continues to surface among church members. What he found during his Quest was that the evidence he was certain he could find turned out to be more problematic than he ever dreamed. So much so that he became convinced that it would never be found...indeed, COULD never be found.

What rocked his faith, however, was not the lack of archeological evidence, for there were always still possibilities why they hadn't found it yet. What collapsed Ferguson's faith was the dubious authenticity of the Book of Abraham once the original Joseph Smith papyri were found in a musuem in New York. Ferguson had the papyri translated by reputable Egyptologists, only to learn that the so-called source of the Book of Abraham was nothing more than common funerary papyri from a common Egyption mummy. His research proved, much to his dismay, that Joseph Smith had no knowledge of hieroglyphics, nor could he have interpreted the writings or facsimilies in any legitimate way and produce the Book of Abraham. From Ferguson's point of view, it could only have been a fiction from the mind of Joseph Smith. With this realization, coupled with the gross lack of ANY supportive archeological evidence, Ferguson concluded that the Book of Mormon was a similar fiction...the product of an imaginative genius, but probably not the divinely inspired and protected record that he had previously believed.

The rest of the story is how Ferguson tried to walk a double life, living out the duration of his life as an active, though unusual member of the church, singing in the choir, attending the meetings and socials he chose to, for the purpose of maintaining some ties with the people and the "fraternity" he loved. He became convinced that religion is of itself a healthy exercise for a moral society, and he had concluded that the Mormon Church had as worthy a formula for good as any. So he maintained his affiliation, but not without certain sacrifices.

To me, the most inspirational part of the story is the courage it requires to undertake an honest quest, and be changed by what you find regardless of how much it challenges what you had previously believed. That is an essential element in all human growth and development, and were it not for courageous men like Ferguson, (or Galileo, or Einstein, or Darwin, or others) who are willing to question their own beliefs and study objectively what they observe, then civilization would never advance. Thomas Stuart Ferguson is a shining and intriguing example of one who was willing to make the quest, regardless of the outcome.

I bought this book while reading and studying the Book of Mormon. I was intrigued by the various aspects of ancient life that Joseph Smith describes in the Book of Mormon from their cities to their great battles to even their coinage, food, and animals (including elephents, horses, sheep, cows). I wondered who was right since I have been taught by non-LDS antropologist that none of the above listed in the Book of Mormon has been found.

Then I bought this book. This book is both the story and the findings of Stuart Ferguson in his search for archeological remains of various Book of Mormon listings. He begins his search in Central America (the most common area believed by Mormons to be the site of the Book of Mormon accounts). The books is neither pro-Mormon nor anti-Mormon but is simply Ferguson's own pursuit of the truth. What he finds will amaze you!

The book also deals with Ferguson's desire to know the truth concerning the papyrus that Joseph Smith claimed to have translated from Egyptian into the Books of Abraham and Joseph (although he did not publish the Book of Joseph). Modern Egyptianologist have since disproven Smith and his "translation" of the papyrus but Ferguson was bent on disproving the modern findings in favor of Smith. Again, his findings will amaze you.

Whether you are a Mormon or not, this book will offer great insight into not accepting the standard answers for faith but willing to search out evidences for your faith and religion to see if they are objectable and clear. You will be glad you read this book.

This is an excellent book, treating the heroic but ultimately doomed quest of one man for support for his beliefs.

This book, as described in the Preface "focuses on the efforts of Thomas Stuart Ferguson to verify the authenticity of the Book of Mormon through archaeology." The story in fact shows not only Ferguson's failure to identify a single Book of Mormon city, mountain, or river, but ends in Ferguson's disillusionment with Joseph Smith and his loss of faith in Smith as an alleged prophet, not only because of the years wasted in central America looking for evidence that wasn't there, but also by Ferguson's realization that the exposure by renowned Egyptologists of the "Book of Abraham" papyri, accepted as canonical by the LDS church, as nothing more than pagan funeral texts, proved the supposed prophet Smith very much in error, and certainly unable to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Earlier in his search, Ferguson had apparently encouraged himself with the publication in 1958 of "One Fold and one Shepherd" as described on page 59 of this book. This earlier work was supposed to present evidence of the antiquity of the Book of Mormon, but, as reported in the book, in actual fact gave evidence only of 16th century post-Conquest Spanish Catholic misssionary influence, even down to the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity ( whch is rejected by Mormonism). So it was quite meaningless for Ferguson to cite this sort of material as evidence for the antiquity of the Book of Mormon. That, and the "shopping list fallacy" mentioned on page 62 (that is, the idea that parallels between cultures, such as idols, sacrifices, slaves, are supposedly significant is erroneous because the parallels are either not complex or not uniques to the two cultures under consideration) effectively destroy any claim of archaeological support for the Book of Mormon.

At the end of the book is given a list of tests for the Book of Mormon, under the categories Plant Life, Animal Life, Metallurgy, Script, and Others. It is quite noteworthy to see that the evidence required to substantiate the Book of Mormon is found failing in every category.

I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who is Mormon or to anyone who is considering converting to the LDS church, as it contains information that missionaries will not readily admit.

This past year in school my class studied "Pilgrim's Progress". Although it was less enjoyable because we were forced to read it, the book was still good. Studying it in class also helped me interpret the symbolism and archaic language better. Most Christians can probably relate to Pilgrim's odyssey. Often in my daily life, I'm involved with people who remind me of characters from the allegory. I reccomend this book to almost anybody on a spiritual journey.

"The Pilgrim's Progress" is widely known and widely imitated. Perhaps a bit too widely. While the book itself is stunning, having seen, heard, or read so many attempts to imitate it, I found that the original effect of the story was lessened for me.

By all means, this book should be read -- it is in itself a great work of literature, and it is a prime example of Puritan thought. Be aware, however, that much of it will seem trite and worn -- not because of anything inherently wrong with Bunyan's writing -- primarily because we have all heard so many poor imitations that it will be difficult to put them aside.

However, this book still warrants a reading for the simple fact that it is a great story! I shall be re-reading this in the not-too-distant future, hopefully better prepared to dismiss the memories of the imitations and to appreciate the genius of Bunyan's allegory.

Read it!

Pilgrim's Progress has been accepted by the world as a classic piece of literature. However, just as Handel's Messiah is recognised as a magnificent work without people really appreciating the message it brings so Pilgrim's Progress can suffer from its own fame. Here we have the stories of believers moving towards heaven. They have ups and downs. They suffer pain and experience pleasure. All the time the christian reader is being led forward into experimental practical christian avenues. Despair, doubt, backsliding, the temptations of the world, helps from above and support from others on the Way all make this work so vital and relevant. Both parts, Christian's journey and Christiana's are wonderful in their own ways. For the past four years I have preferred the second part. Read it every year at least once. If you must read only one other book next to your Bible let it be this one, (Or Thomas Watson on All things for Good) but do read it all. A classic that is beyond review.

Thomas Gold is brilliant and his 'Deep Hot Biosphere' is a watershed book which is bound to upset the status quo in the stodgy world of planetary and geological sciences. Perhaps the most astounding ideas presented--with considereable data--is that life extends far deeper in the Earth than previously acknowledged and that petroleum, long thought to be a 'fossil fuel' is in fact non-biological (biochemicals associated with oil are there because of bacteria living in the petroleum) and an extraterrestrial substance which is in far greater abundance than ever imagined! Gold is on the cutting-edge of planetary science--this book is controversial and revolutionary in 2000. By 2050, Gold's ideas will be well established facts.

The Deep Hot Biosphere When asked to rank the single most important books on LIFE on Earth this century, I would immediately name Vernadsky: The Biosphere / Schroedinger: What is Life / Monod: Chance and Neccessity / Gold: The Deep Hot Biosphere. What F. Capra has done for PHYSICS, Gold does for BIOLOGY ......... the Ying of Surface Life (which we all know about) has now been juxtaposed by the Yang ...... the Deep Hot Biosphere! Stew Kauffmann - move over! "Our place in the Universe" is far less mysterious that you have made us believe ........ Mandelbrodt and Pak only NOW (after Gold that is .......) really start to make sense. C.D's "warm little pond" has channelled all of our thinking into a direction where Urey & Miller were the "best thing going" ............ NOW we can free our minds and look towards a future where Big Oil is not going to frighten us and Big Government is not going to be able to "milk" us dry. BRAVO!!!! This book should primarily be a MUST for science teachers .........

Thomas Gold has written a real eye-opener: Oil and gas, and even black coal, derive from primordial hydrocarbons buried deep in the Earth, dating back to the Earth's formation. He convinced me before I was a third-way through the book. It is beautifully argued, by a world-renowned scientist, who has been working on this origins problem for more than 20 years. If you think that oil and gas come from decomposed organic matter, as the standard explanation has it, then think again -- or better yet, let Thomas Gold walk you through the issues from top to bottom, and let the scales of error fall from your eyes.

Besides hydrocarbons, Thomas Gold also has some very enlightening things to say about earthquakes (chapter 8). The quality of Gold's book, and the magnitude of its enlightening content, reminds me of "Inventing the AIDS Virus" by Peter Duesberg, which I read a few months ago, and which I found similarly enlightening, albeit on an unrelated subject. Both men are gurus: dispellers of darkness. And as with Duesberg's book, the explanatory content in "The Deep Hot Biosphere" is very good: you do not have to be a chemist or geologist or biologist to understand the book: specialist terminology is explained in context as needed.

This is a good book in which Jessica learns how to put away rivalry and vicious competition and to work with a difficult girl competitor in order to win a gymnastic competition fairly,and not because that competitor has been injured.Jess shows great maturity and initiative and is a noble role-model in this book.

I think that this was a good book but there were some major, major flaws n it!!!!! I am a retired elite gymnast so I know 4 a fact that Jessica could not have been that good if she had not done gymnastics b-4. There were some other little flaws 2!!!!!!!!

I think this was a pretty good book, except for the sabotaging. (person from South Africa, you're right: this book is a little silly cuz of the sabotaging). Jessica and Dawn didn't like each other at first, when they saw how good the other was at gymnastics and wanted to ruin their rountine, but when Jessica started going over to Dawn's school and helping her practice gymnastics, Dawn started softening up a little, and they became pretty good friends. Besides the sabotaging, this book was pretty good. I have to say: this is a MUST READ book.

I'm a chinese translator.I want to know Mr Allen or Mr polmar's e-mail/telephone.I'm going to translate this novel to chinese.

10-year-old Amy thinks that nothing happenes at her farm. Then her family moves west to Sacrmento, CA. Then Mr. Sutter finds gold on his land and Amy gets gold fever.

Also recommended: Sally Bradford: A Rebel Girl, Julie Meyer: A Wagon Train Girl

I have to say that the real star
is really steven bradbury. if one
saw the olympics in the 1000 meters
, he was the 1 that one. i dont think
i will buy this book. he came out on the
jay leno show and the conan obrian show
and he said absolutely "nothing" about
the sport if it was growing. one has to actually
check the websites to find information about
speedskating, and the history of the sport.

If you want some one positive in my view, Check
out Gold Medalist Derek Parra. He was enthusiastic
in his interviews. and trains at the utah olympic oval.

i dont recommend this book. for the most part speedskaters
stay hush hush about things. it is like they just want to
be the only ones doing it.
sooner or later, African Americans will dominate this sport.
it is just a matter of time.

I bought this book a few months ago, shortly after it was published, mostly because I was obsessed with Apolo. I was a bit disappointed with the author's interpretation of Apolo's life and events. He made Apolo's life sound too much like a story, and I didn't really like the kind of informal language he used. Plus, I could tell that the author didn't really get to know Apolo personally. There wasn't really anything in the book about Apolo that I didn't know. Someone could have very easily gotten all of the information from the internet, newspapers, and magazines.

There are some great pictures in there, though. But overall, I wouldn't really recommend the book for die-hard Apolo fans (fans who know pretty much every thing about him that has been released to the public), because it's mostly redundant. The book is more well-suited to younger fans, around elementary or middle school age, since the language used by the author can be annoying to older, better educated fans (in high school, college, or beyond).

My friend ordered this book, as we are both obsessed Apolo fans. I was a bit dissapointed. It was stuff I already knew, and the way it explained things, it made it seem as if it were aimed at people younger than I am. But it had great photos, and overall it wasn't too bad.

Most technothrillers seem like throwback to the cold war in their portrayal of stalwart American servicemen (without a hint of any dissent) and their problem-free hardware up against the fractured - almost medeival - horde of the Warsaw pact military. "The Gold Crew" in which the crew of an American ballistic missile submarine comes apart and brings the world to the brink of nuclear war, is a different anachronism - when we thought we were losing the cold war and our pretensions of freedom were being undermined by a dissent that argued against the costs of our hostility to the Russians.

The title "The Gold Crew" refers to the navy's system of having rotating crews on-board missile subs - the subs can endure prolonged duty better than the men who run it; to ensure that a submarine remains ready for sea (and for launching its missiles) for the longest period, missile subs return for patrol only to switch crews - blue crew for gold and vica versa. The gold crew gets the lucky (or unlucky) assignment of participating in an extended wargame involving a few missiles with unarmed warheads. The need for constant readiness requires that some of the missiles remained tipped with armed warheads, but the gold crew is the best and nobody imagines that the crew is particularly vulnerable to stress. In this case, it comes down to bad paint - fumes that put the men off their axes and sufficiently diminish their ability to tell reality from wargame inspired fantasy.

I read "The Gold crew" about the same time that "Red Storm Rising" appeared - and "Gold" seemed prefigured to destroy the myth of seamless, push-button techno-warfare that Tom Clancy's books created, almost as soon as they were really created. Unfortunately, it takes more than bad technology to make good charachters, and none in "Gold" really stand out. Author Scortia realized that the whole charachters of other books were too unbeleivable, but failed to realize that even dissassembled chartachters don't a compelling novel make. Once bad paint fumes cause the crew to become undone, and the captain has begun to convince them that war has actually begun , the crew doesn't try to put itslef together. There's something frightening in the way that Scortia's crew moves with the listless way of men who have actually seen WWIII, but he doesn't capitalize on it enough.

Still a worthy effort - and better than the by-the-numbers TV movie based on it (With Robert Conrad, David Soul and Sam Waterston)