The research of John A. Boyd tracks all known pirate activity on the island of St. Croix. Many pirates brought treasure to the island as did smugglers and merchants. It is well documented that Captain James Martel was killed on the island and half of his fortune lost to time so he certainly rates a Chapter. Owen Lloyd took the treasure of Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe. Part of Lloyd's treasure was buried on the island and this stash became his bank until he was murdered in Christiansted. His story has been retold for centuries as part of Robert Luis Stevenson's book, Treasure Island. Only a small amount of this treasure remains on St. Croix so his chapter is small. By far the biggest fortune that probably remains hidden on St. Croix is the vast amount of wealth amassed by Jean La Vasseur while Governor of Tortuga. During his reign, 1640 to 1652, he took a minimum of ten percent of all of the prizes captured by the Buccaneers of Tortuga referred to as the Brethren of the Coast. He also collected taxes on all imports to the island. However, he cheated his partner in this criminal empire, Governor Phillippe de Lonvillers dePoincy of St. Croix, by keeping everything for himself. De Poincy retaliated by conquering Tortuga and claiming the Fortune of La Vasseur as his own. After de Poincy's military conquest of Tortuga, this treasure is also lost to time. The research for this book brings that fortune to St. Croix where it is probably still well hidden.

The legendary pirate Captain Fuzzy Boots disappeared two hundred years ago, along with his ship and treasure. Max and Bella are vacationing with their parents, when they learn about the legend and the mysterious clues left behind to find it. The clues lead them deep into the beautiful jungle, through breathtaking valleys and into the incredible caves of Boots Island. Are they following the clues correctly and getting closer to the treasure or is the long lost captain leading them into a trap? The Adventure Club is a safe for any age, exciting children's mystery series. Nothing inappropriate or scary, just thrilling action, fun riddles and mysteries to solve. This is the black and white picture version.

Max and Bella are vacationing with their parents, when they learn about the disappearance of the legendary pirate, his missing treasure and the mysterious clues left behind to find it. The clues lead them deep into the amazing jungle, through breathtaking valleys and into the incredible caves of Boots Island. Are they following the clues correctly and getting closer to the treasure or is the long lost captain leading them into a trap? The Adventure Club fun and exciting mystery series, focused on teaching teamwork, kindness and empathy and not inappropriate behavior or scary "bad guys". The Adventure Club was created by Michael Klement, a parent that just wanted good, fun and exciting books. - Safe and fun for all ages - No scary people or "bad guys" - No inappropriate behavior, language or actions - Helps teach kids teamwork, kindness and empathy​ - All the amazing photos are real places you can learn more about Just fun and thrilling adventures and mysteries kids will love.

Describes the things that pirates considered treasure, how they got it, and what they did with the treasure.

A young Charleston boy finds clues to pirate Stede Bonnet's treasure but his search is complicated by a mysterious man who seems to be following him around town.

In the Golden Age of Piracy, none was more dreaded than Blackbeard. Sam, Derek, and Caitlin head for a week's vacation at Virginia Beach, where three hundred years ago, pirates sailed the waters off the Atlantic Coast. As the kids explore the beach, they find suspicious activity from the neighboring military base that points to the discovery of a historic shipwreck-maybe even lost pirate treasure! When they meet a mysterious stranger named One-Eyed Jack, they're captivated by the tale of Edward Teach, better known as the notorious pirate Blackbeard. Legend says he may have left valuable plunder buried in the nearby dunes before his final battle and violent death. Could the treasure still be out there, waiting to be discovered? When the clues lead them on a perilous trip across the Chesapeake Bay, danger lurks at every turn. Will they find a hidden bounty, or will competing treasure seekers, or even Blackbeard's ghost, send them to a watery grave at the bottom of the sea? Pirates on the Bay is the tenth book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it can easily be read as a standalone. The story is the perfect complement to social studies units, field trips, and family vacations related to Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park, Cape Henry Lighthouse, Colonial America, and piracy of the early 1700s. If you enjoy mystery and adventure like the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Magic Tree House, or National Treasure, you'll love author Steven K. Smith's exciting middle-grade series. The stories are modern-day fictional mysteries with twists of real locations and events from history. These fast-paced books are popular with both boys and girls ages 7-12, appealing to even reluctant readers! The Virginia Mysteries Series Book 1 - Summer of the Woods Book 2 - Mystery on Church Hill Book 3 - Ghosts of Belle Isle Book 4 - Secret of the Staircase Book 5 - Midnight at the Mansion Book 6 - Shadows at Jamestown Book 7 - Spies at Mount Vernon Book 8 - Escape from Monticello Book 9 - Pictures at the Protest Book 10 - Pirates on the Bay Brother Wars Cabin Eleven The Big Apple The Missing The Recruit The Bridge

Readers will have tons of fun creating the codes right along with the characters in this interactive series. Cody, Quinn, Luke, and M.E. love playing around with codes. In fact, they love codes so much they have their own club, with a secret hideout and passwords that change every day. On a class trip to the Cornell Mission, the Code Busters learn about Hippolyte de Bouchard, California's only known pirate. Now the Code Busters are on the trail of a new prize: pirate gold! But with a fortune at stake, the codes are bound to be hard. Will the Code Busters be able to figure them out, or will this mystery prove to be too difficult to solve?