Curse of Oak Island: The Story of the World's Longest Treasure Hunt

The Curse of Oak Island is a book by Randall Sullivan that explores the history of Oak Island and the generations of people who have tried and failed to unlock its secrets. The book is based on exclusive access to Marty and Rick Lagina, stars of the History Channels television show The Curse of Oak Island. The mystery of Oak Island's "Money Pit" has enthralled treasure hunters for generations, with theories ranging from pirates treasure to Marie Antoinettes lost jewels. Sullivan chronicles the Lagina brothers' most comprehensive effort to crack the mystery and the incredible history of the "curse" of Oak Island.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 416 pages
\n Publication date: 03 December 2020
\n Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
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In the captivating documentary series, The Curse of Oak Island, long-time Rolling Stone contributing editor and journalist Randall Sullivan delves into the enigmatic history of Oak Island and the generations of individuals who have attempted and failed to uncover its secrets. Through exclusive access to Marty and Rick Lagina, the stars of the History Channel's popular television show The Curse of Oak Island, Sullivan provides a timely chronicle of their ongoing quest for truth.

In 1795, a teenager stumbled upon a mysterious circular depression in the ground on Oak Island, located in Nova Scotia, Canada. This discovery sparked rumors of buried treasure, igniting the curiosity of treasure hunters for generations to come. Early excavators uncovered a clay-lined shaft, which they believed held the key to unlocking the island's riches. However, their efforts were halted when water flooded the shaft at a depth of ninety feet, rendering further digging impossible.

Since then, the mystery of Oak Island's "Money Pit" has captivated the minds of treasure hunters, including a Boston insurance salesman whose obsession with the treasure led to his downfall, young Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the legendary film star Errol Flynn. Numerous perplexing discoveries have fueled the imaginations of explorers, including a flat stone inscribed in code, a flood tunnel draining from a man-made beach, a torn scrap of parchment, and stone markers forming a massive cross. Extensive areas of the island have been bulldozed in search of answers, while excavation attempts have claimed the lives of two individuals. Theories abound regarding the hidden treasures on Oak Island, ranging from pirate's loot to Marie Antoinette's lost jewels, or even the Holy Grail or evidence of the true author of Shakespeare's plays.

In this comprehensive and captivating account, Sullivan takes readers on a journey as the Lagina brothers embark on the most extensive effort yet to unravel the mystery. He chronicles the incredible history of the "curse" that has haunted Oak Island for centuries, shedding light on the trials and tribulations of the treasure hunters and the remarkable discoveries that have been made. The Curse of Oak Island is a testament to the human spirit's enduring fascination with the unknown and the relentless pursuit of treasure.

\n Weight: 468g\n
Dimension: 210 x 140 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780802148278\n \n