cactusjumper
Gold Member
Re: Jesuit Treasure
Oroblanco,
"Now con-sarn it - Blindbowman have you considered the time line involved here? Father Eusebio Kino, (the famous one) was born in 1644. He became a member of the Society of Jesus in 1665, when he was 21. Kino left Spain in 1681 for Mexico, and had several activities before arriving in Sonora, which at that time included Pimeria Alta (southern Arizona) in 1687. Now why is this of any importance? Well you might ask......"
Few treasure hunters have taken the time, as you seem to have, to really study the history of the Jesuits in Mexico or of Father Kino specifically.
"Apache Gold & Yaqui Silver" seems to be the "Bible" and principle source of reference for many. "An American Original: The Life Of J. Frank Dobie" by, Lon Tinkle gives a pretty good insight into Dobie's main interest in life, namely folklore. Having said that, Dobie was one of the great experts on the legend of Tayopa.
I get a lot of chuckles out of reading some of the bending of history that takes place here, and in other forums, all to justify someones belief in Jesuit Treasure. Kino's first visit to Sonora, in Feb. 1687 is well documented, but that is not enough evidence to dispel legends. "What about his undocumented visits?"
Because I once believed that the Stone Maps led to a Jesuit Treasure, I spent a lot of time and money educating myself on the related history. The time was not wasted, and I still enjoy reading about it. I am no expert, but I am a fan of history.
cj
Oroblanco,
"Now con-sarn it - Blindbowman have you considered the time line involved here? Father Eusebio Kino, (the famous one) was born in 1644. He became a member of the Society of Jesus in 1665, when he was 21. Kino left Spain in 1681 for Mexico, and had several activities before arriving in Sonora, which at that time included Pimeria Alta (southern Arizona) in 1687. Now why is this of any importance? Well you might ask......"
Few treasure hunters have taken the time, as you seem to have, to really study the history of the Jesuits in Mexico or of Father Kino specifically.
"Apache Gold & Yaqui Silver" seems to be the "Bible" and principle source of reference for many. "An American Original: The Life Of J. Frank Dobie" by, Lon Tinkle gives a pretty good insight into Dobie's main interest in life, namely folklore. Having said that, Dobie was one of the great experts on the legend of Tayopa.
I get a lot of chuckles out of reading some of the bending of history that takes place here, and in other forums, all to justify someones belief in Jesuit Treasure. Kino's first visit to Sonora, in Feb. 1687 is well documented, but that is not enough evidence to dispel legends. "What about his undocumented visits?"
Because I once believed that the Stone Maps led to a Jesuit Treasure, I spent a lot of time and money educating myself on the related history. The time was not wasted, and I still enjoy reading about it. I am no expert, but I am a fan of history.
cj