Magical Treasure Hunting in Europe and North America [electronic resource] : A History /
Dillinger, J.author.
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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Introduction: Treasures and Magic; 1 The Treasure in Law and Early Archaeology; 2 Medieval Treasure Lore; 3 The Magical Treasure and Its Guardians; 4 Treasure Hunters' Magic; 5 The Authorities' Attitude Towards Treasure Hunting; 6 The Social Background of Treasure Hunters; 7 Treasure Hunts in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries; 8 The Significance of Treasure Hunting: Past and Present; Conclusion; Notes; Sources; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Religion—History.
America—History.
History, Modern.
Europe—History.
Social history.
United States—History.
History of Religion.
History of the Americas.
Modern History.
European History.
Social History.
US History.