Amazing stories of lost and hidden outlaw loot, Spanish gold and silver mines, buried Indian treasure, lost pirate booty, and legendary treasures have lured searchers for generations. And most serious treasure hunters agree that Texas is the richest source of some of the world’s most fascinating and compelling history regarding such stories. This book represents the largest collection of in-depth research on the legends and folktales concerning lost mines and buried treasure in the state of Texas. A noted professional treasure and artifact hunter has compiled the most current information available regarding each site and provides historical background. These stories and tales have been responsible for initiating some great adventures in treasure hunting, and the best part is that in virtually every case, the treasure is still there and waiting to be found. Maps of real and approximate locales of lost and buried treasure are included.