Magical Treasure Hunting in Europe and North America

Magical Treasure Hunting in Europe and North America PDF

Author: J. Dillinger

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2011-11-22

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 0230353312

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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.