Pirates and Spanish galleons, clues to undiscovered hoards, and more-here is a collection of rich lore and legends, facts and myths, that will appeal to the treasure-seeker in everyone. I doubt that today's kids will be able to resist Alvin Schwartz's new collection of stories . . . It's just as exciting as his earlier gatherings of tales. -The Washington Post Book World An excellent work on a high-interest subject, this will be a natural for book talks. -Starred, Booklist An NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies | Gold and Silver Silver and Gold by Alvin Schwartz, Paperback | Indigo Chapters