The Book of Buried Treasure is a historical account of pirates and piracy, containing true stories of some of the most notorious buccaneers, their heists and robberies and the pirate gold that is lost forever. The book is written by American journalist and adventurer Ralph D. Paine who was indicted for piracy with a capital crime, after sailing on a boat that was smuggling munitions.
Table of Contents:
The World-Wide Hunt for Vanished Riches
Captain Kidd in Fact and Fiction
Captain Kidd, His Treasure
Captain Kidd, His Trial, and Death
The Wondrous Fortune of William Phips
The Bold Sea Rogue, John Quelch
The Armada Galleon of Tobermory Bay
The Lost Plate Fleet of Vigo
The Pirates' Hoard of Trinidad
The Lure of Cocos Island
The Mystery of the Lutine Frigate
The Toilers of the Thetis
The Quest of El Dorado
The Wizardry of the Divining Rod
Sundry Pirates and Their Booty
Practical Hints for Treasure Seekers

Ralph Delahaye Paine (1871-1925) was an American journalist and author popular in the early 20th century. After he left journalism, Paine became a prolific writer of history and fiction, writing about topics including Salem, Massachusetts, piracy, merchant shipping, naval vessels, college life, sports, and autobiography.Paine was indicted for piracy with a capital crime, after sailing on a boat that was smuggling munitions.