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Treasure curse tale from Punta Gorda frontier
In a late 1800s Florida setting near Shell Creek and the Peace River, Juan Gonzales, a scarred recluse who claimed pirate past, paid with gold and drew two cattlemen seeking buried treasure. He swore pirates hid inland to evade storms, hinting at inland booty, with the tale continuing on later pages.
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Fred Farris
Juan Gonzales
Juan Gomez
Shell Creek
Peace River
Gomez
Gonzales
Punta Gorda