"My Buried Treasure" by Richard Harding Davis is an early 20th-century true adventure about a quest for hidden riches. An unnamed author joins forces with the careful Edgar Powell, a former businessman, to unearth pirate loot based on a mysterious document Edgar inherited. The story shines in it's humorous contrast between the author's romantic outlook and Edgar's cautious approach, sparking a blend of anticipation and absurdity. As they dig for the fabled treasure, the tale culminates in unforeseen results that prompt the reader to reflect on ambition and the myths that tempt mankind.
My Buried Treasure
By Richard Harding Davis
When a cautious businessman armed with a pirate map convinces a writer to hunt for treasure, their adventure reveals more about themselves than the riches they seek.
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1999-05-01
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About the AuthorRichard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
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