Jonathan Swift's Silver Saga: Folklore, Mystery, and the Hunt for Appalachian Treasure

The story of Jonathan Swift's legendary silver mine in the Appalachian Mountains: the origins of the tale dating to the 1700s, historical accounts and folklore, the geography of Appalachia, analysis of cryptic journals and maps attributed to Swift, key expeditions, and theories on the mine's possible location.

The Swift silver mine is Appalachia's most persistent treasure mystery—a vein of pure silver said to have been discovered and then lost by an English sailor in the Kentucky wilderness. This book traces the legend from its colonial origins through two centuries of expeditions, giving you the full story and the tools to evaluate the evidence yourself.