Dec 08, 2014 oak island and the oak island treasure remain a mystery to many around the world. The amazing true story of a centuriesold treasure hunt. The online home of the worlds greatest treasure hunt. Book description thrill seekers will love this true story of the mysterious oak island. Nova scotias fame and fortune could skyrocket any day now if the treasure of oak island is unearthed. The boys began to dig, and what they uncovered started the worlds greatest and stangest treasure hunt. Since 1795, oak island has held an irresistible allure for countless treasure seekers. A lust for lost treasure drove two michigan brothers to the island. Since the 19th century, a number of attempts have been made to locate treasure and artifacts. After 38 years of searching, oak island s most famous treasure hunter believes hes solved the mystery of the famous mahone bay island. Explore oak island days 2005 image with kind permission of scott clarke, and with thanks to the oak island tourism society explore oak island days 2005 it is worth pointing out that oak island treasure feels sadness for those who have lost their lives in the quest for treasure on oak island. Oak island is a 57hectare 140acre privately owned island in lunenburg county on the south shore of nova scotia, canada.
For over two centuries, the mysterious labyrinth of shafts and tunnels under oak island, a tiny island on nova scotias south shore, has been the scene of a frantic search by scores of treasure hunters from two continents. This section provides a list of the many books written about the oak island treasure hunt and includes a few details about each one. Smith built this stone into his fireplace, with the strange characters outermost, so that visitors might see and admire it. If you are a fan of the show and want to know more than this will allow you to access more information about oak island, and, the. This book has a lot of information on oak island treasure hunters. Researcher digs deeper into oak island mystery pennsylvania. Below she provides captions to give a fascinating insight into the restall involvement on oak island. The curse of oak island by randall sullivan covers the history of the longest treasure hunt from the individuals involved in the hunt to the theories of what is or isnt on the island including the history channel reality series of the same name.
Michigan man finds 220 year old hidden treasure on oak island. This is part ii of my series of articles on oak island, a small island in mahone bay, nova scotia, canada, where people have believed fervently for over 150 years that some fabulous treasure is buried, despite the total absence of evidence of any such thing. Hidden masonic links to the legendary treasure of oak island. Darcy oconnor books list of books by author darcy oconnor. Darcy oconnor has obviously very carefully researched all aspects of the hunt and has presented everything in an exceptionally readable, enjoyable and informative format.
The wreck of the spanish treasure ship, the concepcion yielded a lot of treasure for william phips, the man granted the rights to salvage the ship. The earliest treasure hunt on the island is said to have been in 1795 when the aforementioned group of treasure seekers discovered a layer of flagstones, a shaft, and some rotten wooden logs. Rick, marty and the oak island team are back for the biggest season yet bringing with them more determination, resources and technology than ever in their quest to solve the 224year old. Three boys from the area were exploring the island in 1795 when they came across a depression in the ground near an oak tree. Legends, questions and theories abound about oak island, nova scotia, and tales of buried treasure there. Oak island and the oak island treasure remain a mystery to many around the world. The curse of oak island now has a new quest for treasure book aiden mason 3 years ago randall sullivan is a rather wellknown american author who has served as a journalist, a producer, and.
The money pit hedden and chappell shafts as they appeared in oct 1959 when the restalls arrived on oak island. See all books authored by darcy oconnor, including the secret treasure of oak island. In an exclusive interview with this newspaper, dan blankenship said he has uncovered evidence that proves the 32hectare island is the repository for millions in silver and gold left behind by marauding. Oak island and the search for buried treasure by joann hamiltonbarry. Oak island and the money pit have been the source of dozens of stories involving lost treasures and have captured the imaginations of hundreds of treasure hunters, right up to and including rick. Swaths of the island were bulldozed looking for answers. Seen here right with darcy oconnor, author of the secret treasure of oak island. Jun 24, 2019 the lure of oak island seized roberts imagination much to mildreds chagrin and they moved to oak island, lock,stock and barrel and family late in the 1950s. The secret treasure of oak island is a testament to darcys continuing passion and commitment towards revealing the truths of the oak island mystery. Theories abound as to whats hidden on oak islandpirates treasure, marie antoinettes lost jewels, the holy grail, proof that sir francis bacon was the true author of shakespeares playsyet to this day, the money pit remains an enigma. Fans of oak island can read the details of mcquistons theory in his books oak island missing links, oak island gold, oak island knights, and oak island 1632. In 1795, a young man finds a mysterious depression on oak island, a small island off nova scotia.
The show documents the worlds longest treasure hunt of 222 years, which is still being carried out on a small island off the coast of nova scotia called oak island. Theories abound as to whats hidden on oak island pirates treasure, marie antoinettes lost jewels, the holy grail, proof that sir francis bacon was the true author of shakespeares playsyet to this day, the money pit remains an enigma. The island was surrendered on 24 february 1647 and bushell went into hiding, resurfacing in about 1652. The curse of oak island now has a new quest for treasure. The early story of oak island is wellknown around the world. The story of the worlds longest treasure hunt by sullivan, randall isbn. The worlds longest running treasure hunt since 1795. The amazing true story of a centuriesold treasure hunt by darcy oconnor isbn. Mcquiston would go on to write three books on oak island and his theory.
Despite this discovery, they abandoned the project because of a lack of manpower. Bushell established and managed a royal mint in wales and defended the island of lundy the largest island in the bristol channel for the royalists. The lost treasure of oak island and the centuriesold quest. He was convinced that the treasure was soon within his grasp the day he idly checked the twenty seven foot deep shaft just before the couple were to head for halifax for the day. This article, originally published in august 2017, has been updated in november 2018. In 2006, they purchased half of the oak island tours company, in order to further their treasure hunting endeavors. A compelling argument that connects the lost treasure of the knights templar to the mysterious money pit on oak island, nova scotia, that has baffled treasure hunters for two centuries fascinating occult detective work linking the cathars, the scottish masons, and rennelechateau to the elusive treasure pit on oak island draws on new evidence recently unearthed in italy, france, and. Just off the south shore of nova scotia, theres a treecovered island historians and treasure hunters flock to in droves. Treasure hunted says hes solved the oak island puzzle. The island is located 200 metres 660 feet from shore and connected to the mainland by a causeway and gate. The paperback of the secret treasure of oak island.
Apr 26, 2016 since 1795, oak island has held an irresistible allure for countless treasure seekers. From longtime rolling stone contributing editor and journalist randall sullivan, the curse of oak island explores the curious history of oak island and the generations of individuals who have tried and failed to unlock its secrets. Oak island treasure home of the oak island money pit mystery. Rick lagina, cohost of popular history channel show the curse of oak island. The curse of oak island is a comprehensive history of each attempt. Having at last read the secret treasure of oak island, i am wellversed in its story. Theories about artifacts present on the island range from pirate treasure, to shakespearean manuscripts, to possibly the. In 1795, a teenager discovered a mysterious circular depre. There are many interesting connections or coincidences presented by this theory.
It has been featured in books, movies, songs, tv shows, and video games. North east author helps unlock mysteries of fabled oak island. Oak island and its lost treasure by graham harris and les mcphie. Nov 09, 2019 researcher digs deeper into oak island mystery james mcquiston has a theory about what treasures might be buried underground on a small island in nova scotia, canada, and who might have put it. Big investments with the rest of the company being owned by the blankenship clan, a wellrespected family who have spent even more time exploring the island, the laginas knew they needed to collaborate in order to pursue their. Discover nova scotias fascinating oak island treasure and famous money pit. Brothers unearth centuriesold treasure that raises serious. I have read several books concerning the treasure hunt on oak island, nova scotia, but this is the best so far. Oak island and the search for the buried treasure compass. The amazing true story of a centuriesold treasure hunt by darcy oconnor overview it started on a summer afternoon in 1795 when a young man named daniel mcginnis found what appeared to be an old site on an island off the acadian coast, a coastline fabled for the skullduggery of pirates. Darcy oconnor books list of books by author darcy o.
Jul 20, 2019 in 2006, they purchased half of the oak island tours company, in order to further their treasure hunting endeavors. Its called oak island, and hidden beneath the surface of the 140acre piece of land are pieces of history that could redefine north americas past. A daniel odwyer oak island adventure oak island series book 1 by lance carney and kathy carney. Dec 31, 2017 the show documents the worlds longest treasure hunt of 222 years, which is still being carried out on a small island off the coast of nova scotia called oak island. It started on a summer afternoon in 1795 when a young man named daniel mcginnis found what appeared to be an old site on an island off the acadian coast, a coastline fabled for the skullduggery of pirates. Mcquistons quote reflects his growing interest and involvement in the effort to unravel the mysteries of oak island, a 140acre plot rumored to. If you only read one book about oak island, this is it. Francis bacon theory oak island money pit treasure. List of books about, or mentioning, the oak island treasure hunt. Since then the mystery of oak islands money pit has enthralled generations of treasure hunters, including a boston insurance salesman whose.
The curse of oak island is a fascinating account of the strange, rich history of the island and the intrepid treasure hunters who have driven themselves to financial ruin, psychotic breakdowns, and even death in pursuit of answers. For more than two centuries, the island has been studied, searched, probed and cursed all the while failing to give up its secrets. Author darcy oconnor recounts the fascinating stories and amazing discoveries of past and current treasure seekers who have sought oak island s fabled treasure for over two hundred years. The books subject is a fascinating reallife mystery, touching. Praise for the curse of oak island sullivan writes with openminded balance, rendering the oak island story into a weirdly fascinating mystery. Feb 15, 2019 mcquistons quote reflects his growing interest and involvement in the effort to unravel the mysteries of oak island, a 140acre plot rumored to be the resting spot of some sort of buried treasure. In 2011, i set a story in lunenburg county and bought books about it. See more like this oak island by peters new 9780993955846 fast free shipping. From pirate booty to the holy grail, these books cover a wide variety of theories and possibilities. They dug in the dirt in hopes of finding treasure but hit a wooden platform. Dec 21, 2018 legends, questions and theories abound about oak island, nova scotia, and tales of buried treasure there. Driscolls 1929 book, the oak island treasure based on secondhand accounts, the stone was shown to everyone who visited the island in those days. But did all of the treasure find its way back to england or did a large portion get secreted away to oak island. The story of the worlds longest treasure hunt by randall sullivan isbn.
Oak island and the search for buried treasure has it all for the reader who has dreamed of unearthing that chest filled with pirate gold and spanish doubloons. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Start reading secret treasure of oak island on your kindle in under a minute. How exciting, to read of a real, wondrous, subject and witness updates. Since 1795, when a boy found a small clearing on a tiny island off nova scotias south shore and immediately became convinced that he had found the spot where captain kidd had buried his treasure, oak island has held an irresistible allure for countless.
Her book, oak island obsession is a must for any oak island enthusiasts reading list. The amazing true story of a centuriesold treasure hunt, and the big dig. Throughout the various excavation attempts, many man hours, funds, and even human lives were sacrificed in hopes of finding the treasure. It starts with the three young searchers from 1795 and goes to 2004 prior to the big dig that was. Booklist the curse of oak island is a definitive read for fans of the history channel television show. It began innocently enough in 1795 three boys discovered the top of an acient shaft on uninhabited oak island in mahone bay, nova scotia. What treasures could be found on the curse of oak island. Author darcy oconnor recounts the fascinating stories and amazing discoveries of past and current treasure seekers who have sought oak islands fabled treasure for over two hundred years. With two of his friends, they dig down hoping to find the lost treasure of notorious pirate, captain kidd. This is the fourth and final article in my series on the famous legend of buried treasure on oak island, in mahone bay, nova scotia, which has bewitched students of mysteries and wouldbe treasure hunters for at least 150 years. The curse of oak island now has a new quest for treasure book. It has baffled scientists and madmen, scholars and idiots, millionaires and getrichquick schemers, psychics, engineers, charlatans, and even a former. The oak island mystery refers to stories of buried treasure and unexplained objects found on or near oak island in nova scotia. The third, oak island knights, was published after the sixth season of the television series ended.
The treecovered island is one of about 360 small islands in mahone bay and rises to a maximum of 11 metres 36 feet above sea level. Sullivan delves deeper into the history, personalities, and theories presented only briefly on the show. In 1795, a teenager discovered a mysterious circular depression in the ground on oak island, in nova scotia, canada, and ignited rumors of buried treasure. Describes the history from the beginning, the people, the theories, the books, major articles, and the amazing. Oak island is in mahone bay, lunenburg county, on nova scotias south shore. Why the curse of oak island will live to see a season 8. The curse of oak island by randall sullivan waterstones. The lost treasure of oak island and the centuriesold.