Book Information
- Series: Amazing Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 1 January 2005
- Copyright Year: 2005
- ISBN: 9781551537672
- Page Count: 128
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
Purchasing Information
The Mystery of the Oak Island Treasure
Two Hundred Years of Hope and Despair
by Mark Reynolds
The mysteries of the Oak Island treasure that have baffled for over 200 years
In the summer of 1795, a teenager was exploring a tiny island in Nova Scotia's Mahone Bay when he came across a curious depression in the ground. Driven by visions of lost pirate treasure, he later returned to the spot with shovels, pickaxes, and two friends. The trio began to dig, and in so doing launched what would become one of the most famous treasure hunts of all time. For over 200 years, the baffling mysteries of the Oak Island treasure have captured countless imaginations they have also been the cause of bitter rivalries, dashed hopes, and tragic deaths.
About the Author
Originally from Nova Scotia, Mark Reynolds is a Montreal writer and editor.
Subjects (BISAC)
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