The Legend of Jacob Waltz: The Lost Dutchman Mine and the Deadly Allure of Arizona’s Superstition Mountains

The definitive account of the Lost Dutchman Mine legend: Jacob Waltz's life and deathbed confession, the Superstition Mountains' geology and deadly terrain, the lore surrounding the discovery, maps and codes attributed to Waltz, notable expeditions and the deaths that followed, and the modern-day searches that continue despite the risks.

The Lost Dutchman Mine is America's most famous and deadliest treasure legend—a gold vein so rich it has lured hundreds of searchers to their deaths in the brutal Arizona desert. This book covers the full story, from Waltz's original discovery through the modern searches, with the geological and historical context needed for any serious attempt.