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You know, when we step back and examine the Beale Pamphlet in unbiased observation the story it tells really isn't any different then hundreds of other treasure tales. What I mean by this is simply that there is no known source to the tale, this supposed identity being hidden in the way of an anonymous author. So lacking this source the entire tale is then thrust into the usual world of complete and free speculation.
Having said the above we will likely never know if the author's identity was hidden by design or as a result of impending circumstance. Here again, this situation as well is left to complete and free speculation. So in the end we have a fabulous treasure story that holds absolutely, “no liability.” This zero liability condition seems to be a constant in most other heavily scrutinized and highly suspect treasure tales as well.
Another condition that seems to run rampant in most fabulous treasure tales is the complete lack of evidence in support of the tale and just like these the Beale Pamphlet story is no different. So what is it about the Beale Pamphlet story that makes it so darn different then all the others?
For starters, this is a fabulous treasure story that was introduced in book form, the word “authentic” displayed on the cover and then pages of play by play narration that give it a greater sense of presence. In the Beale story we have dramatic and mysterious characters, an unbelievable task and grand adventure, and of course, a fabulous treasure that is detailed right down to last pound. This is what's so unique about the fabulous Beale story. Now, and having made clear all of the above, what follows is really what represents this story.
Several years ago I was convinced that the story had to be true. I based this opinion on the simple fact that over the years nobody implicated in the tale, or their descendants, had bothered to file a liable suit over the issue, therefore I “assumed” that there had to be some measure of truth in the tale. However, it wasn't until I consulted a lawyer that I learned this simply wasn't the case at all. You see, do to the manner in which the tale is penned the original source is never offered and therefore there is absolutely nobody to place the liability upon, and in later years you certainly can't get the truth from the dead.
As agent for the story Ward held no liability in the matter as he was only presenting what some unnamed source had supposedly asked him to present. Sound familiar? Well it probably does, and it should. But even with all of this, my legal adviser suggested, “Then why, if the story held any measure of truth at all, and given the huge rewards that they might have been entitled to, had none of involved and referenced parties, or their decedents, ever come forward with proof that the story was true?” Sound familiar? Well, perhaps when you step back and examine the tale in unbiased fashion, it will.
Having said the above we will likely never know if the author's identity was hidden by design or as a result of impending circumstance. Here again, this situation as well is left to complete and free speculation. So in the end we have a fabulous treasure story that holds absolutely, “no liability.” This zero liability condition seems to be a constant in most other heavily scrutinized and highly suspect treasure tales as well.
Another condition that seems to run rampant in most fabulous treasure tales is the complete lack of evidence in support of the tale and just like these the Beale Pamphlet story is no different. So what is it about the Beale Pamphlet story that makes it so darn different then all the others?
For starters, this is a fabulous treasure story that was introduced in book form, the word “authentic” displayed on the cover and then pages of play by play narration that give it a greater sense of presence. In the Beale story we have dramatic and mysterious characters, an unbelievable task and grand adventure, and of course, a fabulous treasure that is detailed right down to last pound. This is what's so unique about the fabulous Beale story. Now, and having made clear all of the above, what follows is really what represents this story.
Several years ago I was convinced that the story had to be true. I based this opinion on the simple fact that over the years nobody implicated in the tale, or their descendants, had bothered to file a liable suit over the issue, therefore I “assumed” that there had to be some measure of truth in the tale. However, it wasn't until I consulted a lawyer that I learned this simply wasn't the case at all. You see, do to the manner in which the tale is penned the original source is never offered and therefore there is absolutely nobody to place the liability upon, and in later years you certainly can't get the truth from the dead.
As agent for the story Ward held no liability in the matter as he was only presenting what some unnamed source had supposedly asked him to present. Sound familiar? Well it probably does, and it should. But even with all of this, my legal adviser suggested, “Then why, if the story held any measure of truth at all, and given the huge rewards that they might have been entitled to, had none of involved and referenced parties, or their decedents, ever come forward with proof that the story was true?” Sound familiar? Well, perhaps when you step back and examine the tale in unbiased fashion, it will.
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