There's Gold In Your Attic
Now Available in Book Form

"Gold has been discovered and Ohio, Vermont, Indiana, West Virginia, and every state of the Union!" says author Michael Hurwitz in his new book, There's Gold In Your Attic, Memoirs of a Collector. As an avid collector, Hurwitz maintains that 'gold' in the form of antiques and collectibles are hidden treasures lurking in basements and attics throughout the United States. Tracing his discoveries and finds from his childhood in the 1950's to today, Hurwitz reflects on the passion and excitement that comes with finding rare and unusual treasures in the least likely places.

As a boy of 10 his first discovery was a parcel of letters from a Civil War soldier to his family in Ohio. That began a journey that has been filled with exciting and valuable finds covering the past 50 years. The original battle plans of West Point, written by Alexander Hamilton and signed by General Washington during the Revolutionary War, were tucked away in an attic for eight decades waiting for Hurwitz to discover them. Now they rest on display at the military academy. The clown art of Red Skelton, from its inception to the worldwide acclaim it has received, is lovingly written about. The heroes of the Baby Boom generation, Buffalo Bob Smith and his sidekick Howdy Doody, Hopalong Cassidy, and Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, are fondly remembered. From weathervanes to yo-yos, this nostalgic journey will conjure memories of days passed and treasures found.

The essays that comprise Hurwitz's new book have appeared in each issue of The American Antiquities Journal for the past 10 years and have found an audience in both the United States and Canada. As Art Wilson, the magazine's founder, editor and publisher puts it,

"Through the sections of There's Gold In Your Attic, Memoirs Of A Collector you will gain some understanding as to how differently a budding young entrepreneur looks at life and conducts himself. Michael's observations and conclusions may affect how you view events and draw conclusions of the future. Michael's writing style puts the reader right in the action, experiencing all the emotions and excitement of each situation. All his stories will entertain you as you read at breakneck speed to see what will happen next. There's Gold In Your Attic, Memoirs Of A Collector is a great read on many levels, and its offering is a classic example of the American spirit."

There's Gold In Your Attic, Memoirs Of A Collector is now available from www.amazon.com and Borders Books (www.bordersstores.com).

Collectors and nostalgia buffs, as well as people who love and appreciate antiques, will find the book filled with not only information, but humor and pathos as well. When asked about the book, Hurwitz responded,

" I have enjoyed writing about my odyssey and memory of all things old and wonderful. Having become an antique now myself, I find I'm in good company. "

Michael R. Hurwitz
(614) 864-3553
Michael@intriguedbyhistory.com
www.intriguedbyhistory.com


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