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Hello Stan, My name is David Perdew, I was doing some research on the Internet and came across your very interesting web pages, and noticed that you know of the Chronicles of Akakor, and Tatunca Nara. I would be interested in more information you may have of him and his wife Anita, in 1979 I had a business with Tatunca running expeditions on the Rio Negro, for a year I researched his story and made numerous expeditions to the Venezuelan frontier in search of this city of Akakor. Any information you may have would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely David Perdew
Hi David, Thanks for your interesting email. I think you know much more about Tatunca than I. I really don't have any recent information on him. Did you ever speak much with him about his background and story? How credible does the whole thing seem to you? Obrigado! Stan
Hello Stan, In 1979 by made an expedition up the Rio Negro, by accident discovered
Tatunca in Barcellos under peculiar circumstances. I talked with Tatunca for several days about his story, and then left on my trip up the Rio Acera and spent some time with a group of Yanomami, and found some threads of his story with these Indians. I decided on my return to spend some time in this area. This is when I formed a partnership with Tatunca and Anita to start a guiding and outfitting business. So you could say after a year of living with them I know quite a bit about his story, there are definitely some lies and holes in the story, but also threads of some truth and odd circumstances, which makes the story even more
intriguing to figure out. Just before I left the Rio Negro because I had a bad case of malaria, there was a young man from California who was in correspondence with Tatunca and had a peculiar idea he was chosen to go to Akakor when he arrived the two of them left on the upriver trip and only Tatunca returned a week later and said the young man was killed
by Indians. Now on the Internet I read about a German documentary film crew disappearing while with Tatunca on a filming trip, so with this great tool the Internet I thought I would do some investigating. Sincerely David Perdew
Hi David, Thanks so much for the information. What an interesting spin in an already interesting story! Maybe Karl Brugger was very lucky to have turned around when he did so many years ago. I certainly appreciate hearing of your experiences. Um Abraco, Stan
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Stan, I have recently found symbols indicating I am close to a lost stash of gold and silver bars (or rods). I am fairly new to this and realize that I may never find it. But, If I do, how do I sell gold and silver of this type? All I can find are buyers of coins or stamped ingots and bars. These pieces would be a couple of hundred years old and found in the
midwestern US. Thank you in advance for any advise. Gary W.
Hi Gary, I would search for reputable antiquities dealers throughout North America. Be sure to document your discovery properly to add credibility that your discovery is authentic. You might also consider online sources such as E-Bay. Good Luck! Stan
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Hi Stan..Just happened on your site today, fascinating info! Am wondering if you know of any good prospecting in Bolivia. I will be there next month exploring some of the National Parks in he western part of the country...thought I might checkout some of the rivers...just in case. Thanks, Deborah
Deborah, Your upcoming trip to Bolivia sounds adventurous. Yes, Bolivia is loaded with gold! The Incas did some serious mining there as well as previous cultures. Then when the Spanish came along, they produced hundreds of thousands of ounces of gold from the rivers in Bolivia. You should definitely take a gold pan with you. I shall go ahead and share a few secrets with
you. In Bolivia, the geological formation name for the ancient channels is "Tipuini". The Tipuini formation is located all along the eastern flanks of the Andes Mountains. It is being eroded by most of the rivers flowing east into the Amazon valley. Almost every river flowing down the east side of the Andes, is gold bearing.
Don't forget your gold pan! Saludos, Stan
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Dear Mr. Grist, What about British Columbia? Is there a way to find out
where the ancient tertiary channels are hidden in BC? Does your book contain any info on
this and have you ever detected for gold here? Brett Smith
Hi Brett, Thanks for writing. British Colombia is one of the richest places on the face of the earth when it comes to ancient river channels. My "package" does contain
information about BC with exact
locations. (Click
here for more info about the package ). Certainly, in addition to the known locations, there are far more currently unknown locations as well. I have panned for gold in BC, but never metal detected. I have friends who have recovered many dozens of ounces in BC with suction dredges.
Good Luck Brett, Stan
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Hello Stan, Nice surfing on your website. Do you have any idea about treasures buried in the Philippines? Do you map dowse topographic maps? I am an amateur treasure hunter and haven't find any as yet. Thanks for the info. Robert Cordova
Hi Robert, It's hard to beat the Philippines when it comes to lost and buried treasure. There are so many treasures there, both on land and in the sea. The Yamashita treasure's many different locations around the islands is mind boggling. I don't do much map dowsing but I know several people who seem to be very talented at it. Research is certainly the
key to success!
Good Luck, Stan
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Hi- I just signed up for your gold prospecting e-mail course and will order your book in a few days. First I would like to know if you think there is gold to be found in Nova Scotia.
Thanks, David Kemp
Hi David, Thanks for writing. In Nova Scotia there are endless treasures buried that would keep you busy for several lifetimes. Isle Haute on the west coast of Nova Scotia is one of the best places to search for some of these treasures. When it comes to alluvial gold, I would say that the Musquodoboit River is your best bet. It drains to the east into the Atlantic Ocean. Good Luck, Stan
Stan, Is there a way I can turn my love for Cryptozoology toward an education and degree in that particular although
obscure science? Sincerely, James Wetzel
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Hi James, If I were you I would first major in Zoology, perhaps with a graduate degree. Then I would pursue your passion with plenty of research and expeditions. I don't know of any traditional degrees in
Crytozoology. Write magazine articles and books. Do some public speaking with videos or slide shows. Before you know it, you'll be rich and famous. Read "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" by Dr. Robert Anthony. Then you'll be on your way. Good Luck, Stan
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I live in Phoenix Arizona and would like to do a little prospecting as
a hobby. Does your information include any gold deposit areas around
here that are not already claimed? Thanks, John Dickey
Hi John, The Ancient Deposits Modern Wealth Package does include ancient alluvial gold deposit areas in Arizona. However, it would
impossible to say if certain areas are currently claimed or not. This is something that must be checked on a claim per claim basis, and this status changes
regularly. Please let me know if I may be of further help to you. Good Luck, Stan
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Stan, I bought your collection and have read a great deal of it. The parts about Ecuador's potential gold riches is fascinating. A thought occurred to me as I read. Since you are so familiar with Ecuador and it's gold locations, have you ever considered leading panning/metal detecting tours there?
Metal detecting and panning for gold in and around the jungle areas sounds exciting but I, like most people in this country, wouldn't have the first idea how to get around down there and would waste my valuable vacation time fruitlessly and probably never find anything or worse yet, end up lost in the jungle. But having a guide like you with all your knowledge and experience would probably make a tour participant's experience pay off in "color" the first day. Plus, your knowledge of mundane things like what to take with you and what not to take, where to stay and not to stay, what can be bought there (food, drinks, lodging, etc.) and what can't, what can be taken in and out of the country, etc. would be invaluable to the novice traveler and the experienced travel alike. If you already have something like this available I would be interested in hearing about it. Sincerely, Devon Rachal
Hi Devon, Thanks for your email and comments. I would love to take small
groups for nugget shooting and panning trips in Ecuador and South America. You're right, it is so much easier to succeed and have fun when you go directly to the very best sites in the world.
However, since I have been so busy investigating developing my own projects over the years, I have never taken the time to promote tourism of any kind. Do you know of anyone who might be interested in assembling and sending groups down for adventure and prospecting tours?
All the best, Stan
Stan, I'm sure there would be lots of prospectors, weekend and professional, who would like to go to a place like you've described down south of the border. However, I don't personally know of anyone other than myself. I also don't know anyone in the business of assembling tour groups, unfortunately. If you ever do decide to assemble such a group, you have my email address. I like to know about it. Thanks, Devon
Webmaster's note: If there any others who are interested in this, as well as any tour companies please email us.
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Hi Stan, Any further info on the Kossuth Mummified remains found on Rainwaters Farm?
You mentioned the find was in October? Which Year? Any Websites? Where were they taken.
Hope you can oblige. Regards Dax
Hi Dax, So far no further info on the Kossuth Mummies. I believe that info came from one of the visitors to my web site. You might look up his email address and write to him. Let me know if you need any further help with this. Saludos, Stan
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Dear Stan: I read Leonard Clark's book, The Rivers Ran East in the mid '50's and
am reading it again, now. I would like to get more information on this
fascinating adventurer. Can you direct me to any sources of information on Leonard Clark, or his biography? Did he write any other books? Thank you, Dave Kuno
Hi Dave, I don't know of and other books by Leonard Clark. I have never heard any more about him. From 15 years of extensive research, I have discovered that three of the lost cities on his map in the book were not located properly. I am currently doing a major exploration project on the northern most lost city of El Dorado of the seven. Preliminary results are fantastic.
I have published and sell an e-package that is a first-time translation
of original Spanish documents
concerning the true El Dorado. You may want to take a look at that. I also have copies of original Jesuit maps showing
the actual locations of the cities. I don't know of any other information
on the subject. Saludos, Stan
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Stan, Just stumbled onto your site and I have a quick question. If one
finds gold granules or gold dust, where can one exchange this for cash?
Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Hunter Putnam"
Hi Hunter, I like your name. Alluvial gold can be sold in many places around the
world. Just look in your Yellow Page phone book to see if their are coin
or gold dealers in your area. They could put you in touch with an alluvial
gold buyer. Also you might look for advertisements in treasure hunting and
gold prospecting magazines. They are full of resources. Good Luck!
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Dear Stan, I am looking into purchasing a metal detector. I travel around the
US, so at times I may prospect for gold and other times look for coins or
relics.I n your opinion, what detector should I pursue that will do an
excellent job. Your help will be appreciated greatly. Sincerely, Kevin Schultze
Hi Kevin, I use a Minelab Excalibur 1000. I am very happy with it. Most of the
main brands like Garrett are very good too. Be sure to get something that
can handle all saltwater and mineralization conditions. This is very
important. Good Luck to you!
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Stan, I live in the mid-west (Missouri) can your stuff help me or is this a coastal thing? Recently
I've been researching the Spanish land grant era that effected the county I live in.
I'm near the banks of the Mississippi and hope to find some Spanish coinage on the sandy beaches. There is history here from the late 1700's(recorded) There is even a shipwreck near me from the mid 1800's. Although I'm told there is no natural gold here the coin type would suit me just fine. WILLIAM SANDERS
Hi William, If you are referring to the Ancient Deposits, Modern Wealth
package, it is mostly applicable from Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico - west to California, etc.
The Training Course for
Prospectors Detectorists, Treasure Hunters & Explorers is applicable anywhere in the world. Missouri is one of the best states for treasure hunting and prospecting. I have read of a couple of possible gold mines in the southwest part of the state. However, silver and copper mines are well documented. I think you are on the right track with your research. Keep me posted.
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Hi Stan, I live in Springfield, MO and just got back from
Alaska. I didn't have your course when I left, but I went off of some advise of a friend that used to live there and in the little time that I had to spend, my wife and I did some panning about 200 yds from a
quartz gold mine. Yep, we found gold with almost every shovel full. I couldn't believe it. I just wished that we had more time. Anyway, Is there any
significant gold in MO? I haven't been able to find any clubs in the
area. I have heard of diamonds in Arkansas, and I may give that a try
but would like to look for gold. I have heard stories of Spanish mines but
I don't know if it is true or where to look. Any help would be appreciated. Also I am considering saving up for a Garrett metal detector, any advise on that or a different one? Please give a choice if money was no object and then one if a person has a limited income. Thanks for your time and advise. Foxfire
Hi Foxfire, Thanks for your email. If I had unlimited funds, I would probably buy
the most expensive Minelab metal detector on the market for around $2,500.
With limited funds, I would probably buy the best Garrett that I could
afford.
Yes, there is a huge Spanish history in MO. They mined gold, silver and
copper. They also left tons of buried treasure behind. Most of this activity took place in the South Western part of the state. You should focus your search on Stone, Barry and McDonald counties. The Ozark Mountains still hold a lot of these lost mines and buried treasure. Good Luck! Stan
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Dear Stan, In your discussion on subterranean tunnels in South America, you mention a
tunnel that extends under the ocean floor that had not been explored
very far because it is flooded. What, in your opinion, are the odds of
those tunnels extending all the way to Africa, which would link the ancient
South Americans with the Egyptian pyramid builders? I believe both the South
American and Egyptian pyramids relate to the constellation of Orion.
What are your thoughts on this, and is anyone investigating this possibility?
Thanks, Wendy R. Couchman
Hi Wendy, Thanks for your questions and comments. I believe the flooded tunnels
you are referring to on my web site are in Peru and lead into the Pacific
Ocean.
However, I have a lot of evidence to support a connection between ancient Egypt and South America. I hope to develop this subject much more in
the future on my web site. The connection with the constellation of Orion is highly possible. Graham Hancock and Robert Bauval have done a lot of
work in this area. I am a great fan of theirs. Keep Researching!
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Estimado Stan. Mi nombre es Alex Chionetti,y he estado estudiando el tema de los Tayos en
los ultimos veintitres anos. Fui amigo intimo de Julio Goyen Aguado,que lamentablemente murio hace poco tiempo,aunque nunca conoci a Moricz,es como si lo
hubiera. Hace tiempo que estoy tratando de producir un documental sobre los
Tayos, aunque es dificil convencer al publico de la importancia del tema Felicitaciones por tu
trabajo. Nos comunicamos. Alex
Buenos Dias Alex, Gracias por su email. Meduele mucho recibir noticias sobre la muerte de
Julio. Voy a pasar las noticas a Joe Czellar. Estubimos juntos en Buenos Aires algunos anos
atras. Tomamos muchos videos Beta de nuestras conversaciones.
Tengo algunos conocimientos nuevos sobre una otra entrada de la cueva. Tengo
planes de buscar en el ano nuevo. Si Ud. viene a Ecuador algun dia, seria un
placer enorme poder conocerlo y pasar tiempo conversando. Hasta aquel dia,
no quiero perder contacto contigo. Un abrazo, Stan
PS. Alex, mira la email que recebi hoy de Espana...
Distinguidos Señores Tengo a bien presentar a Uds. un saludo. Les escribo porque deseo
comunicarme con el Dr. Gerardo Peña Matheus y la Sra. Esperancita Matheus de Peña, para comunicarles el éxito de un
descubrimiento. Mi nombre es Ruth Rodríguez Sotomayor, resido en España , cerca de 27 años. Todos estos años de ausencia de mi país , los he dedicado a la investigación histórica sobre las culturas
Preamericanas, habiéndiome convertido en una especialista. Quiero saber de la Sra Esperancita y su esposo,´cómo se
encuentran. Deseo que estén bien. Tengo que comunicarles una feliz
noticia, he realizado un gran descubrimiento , que va a cambiar la Historia de Preamérica, confirmando la tesis del Dr. Juan Móricz y del titán de la antropología americana Florentino
Ameghino. Tengo que ponerme en contacto con el Dr. Gerardo Peña Matheus, porque necesito autentificar este
hallazgo. Es un descubrimiento extraordinario sobre las relaciones ancestrales de Preamérica con Egipto.He logrado hallar evidencias de que los FUNDADORES DEL EGIPTO FARAONICO ERA UNA DELEGACION DE PERSONAJES
PREAMERICANOS, DE VARIAS CULTURAS. Les ruego me contesten a la brevedad
posible. Necesito contactar con el Dr. Gerardo Peña Matheus, para que me asesore sobre la forma de difundir esta noticia . Aparte de saber sobre la Sra.
Esperancita. Les saludo con un abrazo afectuoso. Tengo proyectado volver al Ecuador , en Enero del 2.003. Ruth Rodríguez
Sotomayor. Madrid-28014, ESPAÑA.
Estimada Ruth,
Gracias por su email. Felicitaciones en su trabajo! Esta noticia es algo
increible. Estoy super interesado en lo que han descubierto.
Hace diez anos que no tengo contacto con Dr. Gerardo. Ademas, manana voy a
comencar a buscarlo y su email. El momento que yo lo descubra, mandare los
datos a Ud. Espero no demorar casi nada. Saludos, Stan
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Dear Stan, I've really enjoyed the info in your website.
I look forward to ordering the prospecting info on Ecuador. What I am skeptical about is the ability for a visitor like you or me
to fly to Ecuador, go to the sites that you list, pull out my metal detector, find nuggets, get on a plane and bring them back into the US.
This can not be the total picture. What happens if I should have these items on my
person or in my baggage and customs there or here wants to know what
is this? This is perfectly legal? Is nugget shooting an option or is there quite a bit of overburden to deal with? Please explain.
Thanks Dave
Hi Dave, Thanks for writing. Your questions are all valid and good.
I could get on a plane in the U.S., fly to Ecuador (or several other countries) with my metal detector, find nuggets and return to the U.S.
with no problems. I say this because I have done it several times in several
different Latin American countries.
However, I have spent the last 20 years of my life studying and searching to be able to do that. I am not a lawyer and cannot answer your legal
questions in a specific, legal way. My experience has taught me that nobody
really cares if you have 5 or 10 ounces of gold in your pocket. If you were
concerned, you could always sell your gold before leaving a country.
If you have 100 ounces of gold or more, you would be required to legally export your gold. I have done this about a dozen times from Quito to
Miami. Customs agents on both borders were always friendly and cooperative. I
regularly cleared customs in Miami faster than the other passengers on my flight.
As far as your ability to find nuggets with a metal detector, I can't comment. It depends on your knowledge and experience. Ancient river
channels have their bedrock exposed in thousands of locations where modern
rivers have cut through them. I see ancient channel bedrock exposures all the
time where I go exploring.
That is why I put together my package, Ancient Deposits - Modern
Wealth.
This has been a greatly overlooked field amongst gold prospectors, but this
is where all the gold is. It does take research, money for travel and hard
work. It isn't a challenge for your average armchair adventurer. Good Luck to You!
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Mr. Grist: I had already had the pleasure of reading Moore's "Treasure Hunter" before I found your site and I will have to agree with you that it has inspired me to seek and find the adventures and treasures that I have
longed for for many years.
Did you ever have an opportunity to seriously search for gold on the Paulaya River like Jennings did? I am interested in retracing the Paulaya
adventure someday and I thought you might have some insight to offer.
Sincerely, Karl Kernekin
Hi Karl, Yes, I went up the Paulaya to where Howard Jennings operated a rather
large suction dredge for some months. I spoke with all the local people who
remembered him well. The source of the gold that Howard mined is an
ancient river channel that the Paulaya crosses just several hundred feet above
Howard's old operations.
Arriving at the site is not easy, but it is possible for determined prospectors. The weather is usually very hot and the jungle there is
similar to the Amazon rain forest. The locals were all very friendly to me and
I never felt in any danger of anything. Of course circumstances can be very different if you are mining substantial amounts of gold.
My conclusion is that the site is too remote and not quite rich enough to justify working there. My partner and I nearly drowned on our return in
a monsoon that caused the Paulaya to rise 15 feet within six hours. There are many other locations throughout Latin America that are more accessible
and much richer. These sites are described in more detail in my report, Ancient Deposits, Modern Wealth.
I have been in touch with no less than four other adventurers who have traced Howard's adventure up the Paulaya. We have all arrived at the
same conclusion as far as the gold. However, it is a great adventure and I
would recommend following in any of Howard's footsteps as told in The Treasure Hunter. I have been to and investigated most of the sites mentioned in
the book and Howard's stories are mostly true. Good Luck!
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Stan, I am purchasing your books and look forward to the study time.
What is a conservative turn around time for a person with limited income to
get into gold prospecting and treasure hunting and be able to make a
worth wile living at it? I am working on the residual income with the
below mentioned company and I would also like the exploring to help
with the immediate income and also for the adventure. I don't do well with
traditional 9-5 - I feel like I am trapped. I have been self employed
for 10 years now. But I do need an idea of what is reasonable to shoot
for. Can I get involved helping you with a job? Can I get started in the
Ozarks? How long before a person can expect to go full time with this
type of life style? Oh and thanks for the exciting reading. It has lit
a fire under me to dream of adventure again. Foxfire
Hi Foxfire, Everyone is different in their approach to treasure hunting and prospecting.
As you see in my books, good research and investigation determine 80% of your success in the field. There is not really a traditional time period
for the transition.
I always recommend that people start out treasure hunting and prospecting as
a hobby. Work hard and smart. Once you can recover an ounce of gold each day,
or it's equivalent in treasure or raw gold, then you are probably ready to go fulltime. Keep at it!
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I'm told you're one of the world's foremost expert in treasure retrieval
(and wouldn't have a product to sell), so I'm turning to you for advise on
whether Long Range Detectors really work.
The "treasure bug" bit rather late in life (I'm 63), about the same time as
the archeology ant" and I'm trying to serve two masters with my detecting
efforts.
I live in South Central Texas, where EVERYTHING is private property,
fenced, and usually deserted and managed by a land owner in the nearby
town. It's foolhardy to try and get permission to enter the property if
there's nothing there, so my thought is using a long range detector from
the side of the road ... make a fairly thorough sweep ... and, if the
results look good, take the next step of research to gain access.
I'm not talking about searching for monetary treasure, but archeological
artifacts from the late 1800s. They built with adobe and wood during
those years and that doesn't withstand our weather. But I know from
experience that a cluster of trees near the center of a fenced 50 acre
parcel, could very well be a house site.
I've found a detector called the Raven, which homes in on the radio waves
that all material emanates. In this case, it's designed to spot gold,
silver and paper money. I'm working with the designer to see if it can be
modified to include human bone (as gory as that sounds) and pottery.
In theory, this all sounds feasible. But the thing's not cheap and I don't
want to sink ALL my resources into some thing without checking it out.
Have you ever heard anything about it ... or do you know of other L R
detectors that are truly effective. Thanks so much for your time. Helen
Hi Helen, It was great to hear from you. Congratulations on following your passion of
historical research. I can relate to that.
Helen, I have seen demonstrations, read reams of information and tried on
various occasions to make Long Range Detection work for me. It never has.
I'm open-minded and not saying it can't work...it just hasn't for me. That's
about all I can say. If you ever discover that you can make it work for you,
please let me know. I would love nothing more than to see conclusive
evidence of successful long-range detection. Wishing you the best of luck.
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