“Daniel J. Duke has successfully cracked open part of the mystery surrounding Templar treasure from Jerusalem that had been moved to the Americas to help establish a free nation. Jesse James and the Lost Templar Treasure goes beyond just theorizing that treasure was moved to the Americas and in fact demonstrates the connections and methods utilized to hide certain treasures. There have always been those who have sought to shape history to ensure that freedoms and artifacts could be preserved in the Americas. Daniel J. Duke’s book is on the cutting edge of revealing some of what has remained hidden. Anybody who is interested in the Templar legacy and their connection with the Americas will find true gems in this book!”
Timothy W. Hogan, Templar Grand Master, author, and lecturer
“Having inadvertently fallen down one of the many hidden wells of esoteric knowledge dotted across the North American landscape, author Daniel J. Duke–the great-great-grandson of the outlaw Jesse James–weaves a wonderful tale of Southern intrigue and mysterious treasure. His familial connection enables him to explore the ancient mysteries within the Tree of Life and Veil templates and their connections over time to the Freemasons, the Knights Templar, the Knights of the Golden Circle, Francis Bacon and the Rosicrucians, and Sovereign Grand Commander Albert Pike. Where he travels next on his personal journey of discovery will be the key.”
William F. Mann, author of The Knights Templar in the New World, The Templar Meridians, and Templar Sanctuaries in North America
“Duke fulfilled this objective all the way to 5-stars. If you love history, mysteries, treasure hunting and of course Jesse James, do not hesitate to give your full attention to Jesse James and the Lost Templar Treasure.”
Kris Helt, Whiskey & Wit Book Review
“Jesse James and the Lost Templar Treasure is an interesting read full of facts about history. The reader will learn more concerning Jesse James and the groups to which he belonged. It is evident that Duke put a lot of time and research into this book. I recommend this book for the history buff and for those with a love for treasure stories and conspiracy theories.”
Rachel Dehning, Seattle Book Review
As a historian, I approach straight history books with skepticism until the thesis is proven. Dukes’ thesis: Jesse James faked his death and lived out the rest of his life in Texas under the nom de guerre James L. Courtney. The authors’ reasoning is sound, their research impeccable, and their analysis is hard to refute. Conclusion: the thesis stands. This isn’t the first offering I’ve read by Daniel J. Duke. I was impressed then and doubly impressed with the brother-sister Duke Duo in The Mysterious Life and Faked Death of Jesse James. I suggest reading (though it isn’t absolutely necessary) Duke’s debut historical, Jesse James and the Lost Templar Treasure: Secret Diaries, Coded Maps, and the Knights of the Golden Circle, where the author gives tremendous backstory, setting the stage for the jaw-dropping revelations in book two.
If you prefer to let dead dogs lie – Set. This. Book. Down. If you recognize that history is ever-changing, never static or finite – that one testimony, one photograph, one artifact, one seemingly unimportant diary entry can recast history, then dust off your Wild West Discovery Kit and settle in for a rousing, yet analytical approach to solving the mystery of Jesse James’ legacy!
*Note – Chapter 3 Pictures Speak Volumes. This is a tipping point chapter – where most readers will start questioning past history accounts. The authors’ abundance of primary sources is impressive. More impressive is their inclusion of past descriptions that disagree with their own findings. They have chosen not to cherry-pick the good bits to further their case. This is clearly not a monograph of well-written lies and half-truths. They give the reader all the information available. This type of full disclosure is rare and excitingly fresh.
Kris
Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews
“Public fascination with enigmatic and mythical figures from history is often skewed by bias or myth; sometimes the truth is unpleasant and the lies are far more comfortable. Within The Mysterious Life and Faked Death of Jesse James, Daniel and Teresa Duke, the great-great-grandchildren of the famed outlaw, finally put to rest many of the myths and misconceptions. The book is a testimony to the tireless research of their mother, Betty Dorsett Duke, to find out the truth about her ancestor, which was sadly cut short by her untimely death. Daniel and Teresa have continued her legacy, and it is one that she–and Jesse–would no doubt be proud of.”
Philippa Faulks, coauthor of The Masonic Magician
“Drawing on more than 20 years of research, Daniel and Teresa Duke expound upon the family lore, Jesse’s diaries, and legal documents to disprove the misconception that their great-great-grandfather died in 1882 and instead reveal that he lived for another 40 years in Texas under a different name, remaining unapologetic about his outlaw days. They give us the details of Jesse’s ‘lost years’ and what about Jesse remains elusive to modern science.”
Mark Eddy, cohost of Night-Light
If you’re interested in the influence of secret societies on the shaping of America’s history and destiny, this book will capture your attention . . . as an important contribution to the hidden history of the United States.”
Robert R. Hieronimus, Ph.D., author of Founding Fathers, Secret Societies and coauthor of The Secret Life of Lady Liberty
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