Beneath the Waters of Time: The Proceedings of the Ninth Conference on Underwater Archaeology; Austin, TX: Texas Antiquities Committee; 1978; 1st edition; Softcover; VG/No DJ; 4to; 244pp.; illus.; B&W; includes numerous illustrations, photos, and maps; this book covers the proceedings of the 9th conference on underwater archaeology. Some of the many article topics presented in this publication are The Flota Disaster of 1554, Excavation of a Third Century BC shipwreck a La Secca Di Capistello, A Welsh Medieval Cargo Carrier, Search for the USS Queen City, and The Discovery and Excavation of the Royal Yacht Mary.

Hardluck Ironclad: The Sinking and Salvage of the Cairo; Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University Press; 1966; 1st edition; Hardcover; VG/VG- DJ; 8vo; 208pp.; illus.; B&W; includes photos; dust jacket has chipping all along the edges and corners and a long closed tear on the front, owner's name in pen on first free endpaper, some foxing on the edges but otherwise excellent; this book describes the story of the sinking and century-later discovery, salvage and restoration of the Union ironclad gunboat Cairo. In December of 1862, the vessel, while sailing up the Yazoo River north of Vicksburg, Mississippi, triggered a pair of Confederate mines. It sank within minutes, becoming the first armored war vessel ever sunk by an electronically activated mine. The author and two historian friend located the ship nearly 100 years later, still intact, guns loaded and much of the original gear still in place; it was later salvaged and restored. Included are many photos of the artifacts recovered from the wreck site.

Lore of the Lakes: Told in Story and Picture; Daytona Beach, FL: Dana Thomas Bowen; 1962; 7th printing; Hardcover; Autographed; VG+/VG DJ; 8vo; 314pp.; illus.; B&W; includes many illustrations and photos; dust jacket has some closed chipping along the edges and the corners; "true stories of the by-gone and present ships of the Great Lakes combine romance and history with the modern vast commercial shipping on these Great Inland Seas of Freshwater. Here are the tales of the sturdy lake vessels from the earliest explorer and fur trader to the latest streamlined steamer."

Lore of the Lakes: Told in Story and Picture; Cleveland, OH: Freshwater Press, Inc.; 1976; 11th printing; Hardcover; VG+/VG DJ; 8vo; 314pp.; illus.; B&W; includes many illustrations and photos; dust jacket has some closed chipping along the edges and the corners; "true stories of the by-gone and present ships of the Great Lakes combine romance and history with the modern vast commercial shipping on these Great Inland Seas of Freshwater. Here are the tales of the sturdy lake vessels from the earliest explorer and fur trader to the latest streamlined steamer."

Shipwrecks of the Lakes: Told in Story and Picture; Daytona Beach, FL: Dana Thomas Bowen; 1953; 2nd printing; Hardcover; VG+/VG DJ; 8vo; 368pp.; illus.; B&W; includes many illustrations and photos; dust jacket has some very light chipping along the edges and the corners; "here are the true tales of dozens of thrilling Great Lakes shipwrecks told in an interesting manner… Shipwrecks are recounted, covering a period of over a hundred years, from old wooden immigrant steamers and the lofty-masted sailing vessels, up to the present ships of today. Over 600 ships are mentioned, each accurately placed."

Man: 12,000 Years Under the Sea; New York, NY: Dodd, Mead & Company; 1980; 1st edition; Hardcover; XL; VG/VG- DJ; 8vo; 331pp.; illus.; B&W; ex libris with the usual markings, includes photos; dust jacket has some minor chipping along the edges and the corners and a spot on the spine where the library sticker was removed; "beneath the waters of the earth lies a vast store of information about man, his culture, and his history, which is only now being revealed through recent improvements in technological aids to underwater exploration. Archaeologists, historians, and treasure hunters are making new discoveries and developing old ones with refined equipment... Historians watch eagerly the treacherous exploration of a wreck of the Spanish Armada on the rugged west coast of Ireland... Treasure hunters reap rich rewards waiting to be uncovered from wrecks of the Spanish treasure routes by the new archaeology... these fascinating accounts combine the allures of science and adventure, and demonstrate that beyond the drama of the search can be the interpretation of the nautical archaeologist, based upon his learning and experience, that deepens man's understanding of his heritage and the world around him."

Dive: the Complete Book of Skin Diving; New York, NY: Funk & Wagnalls; 1963; 2nd; Hardcover; VG+/VG+ DJ; 8vo; 296pp.; illus.; B&W; includes many photos, diagrams, and illustrations; some slight chipping along top edge of dust jacket; "this book offers the latest information (from the 60s) on methods and techniques for moving freely in the strange and fascinating world of water. Specific details are given on diving and swimming, spear fishing, exploring, underwater photography, and equipment-all lavishly and graphically illustrated by photographs and line drawings." Even those seeking underwater treasure need special instruction to stay on top of their game and even though this book may be somewhat outdated, it still holds a wealth of time tested diving technology. A good addition to the treasure diver's reference library.