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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.
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. Early excavators uncovered a clay-lined shaft containing layers of soil interspersed with wooden platforms, but when they reached a depth of ninety feet, water poured into the shaft and made further digging impossible.
Since then the mystery of Oak Island’s “Money Pit” has enthralled generations of treasure hunters, including a Boston insurance salesman whose obsession ruined him; young Franklin Delano Roosevelt; and film star Errol Flynn. Perplexing discoveries have ignited explorers’ imaginations a flat stone inscribed in code; a flood tunnel draining from a man-made beach; a torn scrap of parchment; stone markers forming a huge cross. Swaths of the island were bulldozed looking for answers; excavation attempts have claimed two lives. Theories abound as to what’s hidden on Oak Island―pirates’ treasure, Marie Antoinette’s lost jewels, the Holy Grail, proof that Sir Francis Bacon was the true author of Shakespeare’s plays―yet to this day, the Money Pit remains an enigma.
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. And as Michigan brothers Marty and Rick Lagina become the latest to attempt to solve the mystery, as documented on the History Channel’s television show The Curse of Oak Island, Sullivan takes readers along to follow their quest firsthand.
PDF The Curse of Oak Island The Story of the World Longest Treasure Hunt Randall Sullivan Braden Wright 9781721332267 Books
"I almost didn't buy this book because I read an unfavorable review on another website. For an Oak Island aficionado, this book could be required reading. It is extremely informative and the author develops the timeline of events in an authentic manner that reflects the research he has done. The tie-ins to the television show are entertaining without distracting from the overall story. I could wish for maps and pictures. I hope he will be able to issue a new edition when the Lagina brothers find the treasure."
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The Curse of Oak Island The Story of the World Longest Treasure Hunt Randall Sullivan Braden Wright 9781721332267 Books Reviews
- Firstly, the story of Oak Island is a full of many people such as explorers, investors etc. So it does not come as a shock there are many characters to follow. This is especially true since the author has included all the history since it’s discovery in late 1700s. However, I found it very bogged down with many details, some I found unnecessary. I was also disappointed that while he gave extensive details on theories, he completely glazed past the ivory whistle that had been found on the island. Previous to reading this book, I had never heard of the ivory whistle and I consider myself a big fan of the show. He mentions it once and gives no details of how it was found, who found it and where it is now. These details is what interests me about the entire conspiracy. I am less interested in every little detail of how big the shafts were created. The extensive history he gives on every theory (and there is many many theories) lost me. I became bored over this far fetched and wordy description. I love history but even as a history fanatic, the relation to the history he provided and Oak Island was far stretched. Overall, it was very hard to follow and I found unorganized in thought. Perhaps he could have organized each chapter by a time period of exploration. This would have made things more clear. He jumped around so much it was not enjoyable to read.
- Randall Sullivan has gone above all expectations and delivered The Most in depth history of Oak Island written to date. He gives an honest inside look at the past and present treasure hunt on Oak Island and this is a MUST READ for any Oak Island enthusiast! The book is filled with facts and Randall took his Rolling Stone article and built a literary monument of a book. His style is so palatable that even pages and pages of accounts of past bore holes are intriguing again and each theory is weighed realisticly and with solid facts. I’ve followed Oak Island for a while now and I absolutely enjoyed every page of this book! This is the real story behind the hit tv show also, and the Truth about the people behind it and the people involved in the hunt. Sullivan is an excellent & experienced writer, highly recommend it.
- The book was well researched and well written. It flows well without dragging. The book covers the 200+ year long history of the search of/for the Money Pit through the current TV show with the Laginas. This book fills in a lot of the details that are mentioned only briefly on the show. The book also does a good job of tying together pertinent information. Like why finding Shaft 6 could be an important break thru in relocating the Money Pit's location lost since the collapse in 1861.
Sullivan does a great job in debunking some of the more dubious theories presented by both past treasure hunters and in the War Room guest theorist episodes. The historical research and explanation of the possible involvement of Francis Bacon is well done. Good read, highly recommended. - I was looking forward to this book.. I have seen some of the episodes of the series, The Curse of Oak Island, but not all of them. Mr. Sullivan did tons of research , I found the book a little lacking. I would have liked more information about the men, past and present who obsessed about the Money Pit, and more about the archaeological dig. It was a valiant effort on Mr. Sullivan's part. Just wished the book had a little more meat to it.
- I almost didn't buy this book because I read an unfavorable review on another website. For an Oak Island aficionado, this book could be required reading. It is extremely informative and the author develops the timeline of events in an authentic manner that reflects the research he has done. The tie-ins to the television show are entertaining without distracting from the overall story. I could wish for maps and pictures. I hope he will be able to issue a new edition when the Lagina brothers find the treasure.
- If you only read one book about Oak Island, this is it. Describes the history from the beginning, the people, the theories, the books, major articles, and the amazing finds recently made that literally influence the history of this continent.
For all the "dry" aspect of the history the author does an excellent job of putting excitement and intrigue into the story. I was not disappointed and highly recommend this book even if you have been a faithful follower of the show as have I. Many insights into the show and events surrounding the making of it. GREAT book!!!! - Having watched nearly every episode of The Curse of Oak Island I decided to buy this book after seeing the author on the show. The book is very well researched and mentions details that are not in the show. The only complaint I have is the chapter on Francis Bacon; it is way too long. I nearly lost interest part way through that chapter. I would liked to have read more about the current search and the people involved.
- A great read. Yes, it's full of details. The book is very well written and takes the reader through 200 plus years of information up to the present day TV show. For those of you who had negative comments about the book, I'm not quite sure you actually read it. Kudos to Mr. Sullivan, a job well done.
