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The Legend. The Lies. The Hunt for 'Red Hank's' Gold. In the rugged high desert of Twin Falls County, Idaho, a legend has persisted for over a century: in 1891, a nameless outlaw known only as ""Red Hank"" buried a strongbox containing 50 pounds of stolen mining gold near Brown's Bench before dying in a posse pursuit. For decades, the story of the gold and its elusive ""turtle rock"" marker has captivated treasure hunters. But what if the treasure was never real? This is the comprehensive investigation that pulls back the curtain on one of the American West's most enduring lost treasure tales. Through meticulous archival research, geographical analysis, and a deep dive into folklore, the report concludes that the ""Red Hank"" treasure is, by all historical accounts, a manufactured myth. Join the author as they systematically dismantle the legend, piece by piece, exposing: The Geographic Lies: Why ""Salmon Dam"" could not have existed in 1891. The Missing Records: The complete absence of newspaper, law enforcement, or court records for the alleged murder and robbery. The Classic Trope: How the Red Hank narrative fits the exact pattern of fictional treasure stories created to fuel dreams of instant wealth. The Red Hank Treasure of Twin Falls County, Idaho is not a guide to finding gold, but a masterclass in historical detective work. It argues that the real treasure is not buried in the ground, but in understanding how and why these captivating stories-the true folklore of the West-come to be. This book is a must-read for historians, researchers, and anyone who has ever dreamed of a lost treasure.

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