I knew Milton personally. He really didn't make his living by writing treasure hunting stories and articles.Yes, he embellished his treasure stories, but I think that many on this board that did not know him have a warped idea of the man. Like the rest of us, his opinions were not always right.
I had some long discussions with him over many years about topics in which we both had interests.
What do I know about Matape? Not a whole lot. It was sort of a Jesuit HQ. They had a school there. It was not located in an area central to missions. I would have thought that a better location would have been nearer the coast, or near some of the larger missions. The area is near both mountain resources and agricultural lands. Established in 1629, it may have started with the intent of training indians to be church leaders in their own villages. It also served as a trading center. There are some that believe that it was a bank for the Sonoran missions. Quien sabe?
I just thought you might have something to contribute to this branch of the "grasshopper library."
I had some long discussions with him over many years about topics in which we both had interests.
What do I know about Matape? Not a whole lot. It was sort of a Jesuit HQ. They had a school there. It was not located in an area central to missions. I would have thought that a better location would have been nearer the coast, or near some of the larger missions. The area is near both mountain resources and agricultural lands. Established in 1629, it may have started with the intent of training indians to be church leaders in their own villages. It also served as a trading center. There are some that believe that it was a bank for the Sonoran missions. Quien sabe?
I just thought you might have something to contribute to this branch of the "grasshopper library."