In 1804, intrigued by their tale, a wealthy nova scotian named simeon lynds joined them in forming a treasure company. Samuel goodman was a toronto born man who believed he had solved the oak island mystery. In the money pit oconnor gives a nice history of the small island in nova scotia. Various theories on what might be buried in the mysterious money pit on oak island have been put forth since its discovery centuries ago.
Pirate treasure, shakespeare s manuscripts, marie antoinettes jewels and templar treasure. New listing signed the oak island affair by jane bow mystery book history curse autographed. I asked him about oak island and he mentioned his old boss wrote a book. Oak island and the search for buried treasure by joann. Thechronicalheraldoct21965americangeologisthasnewplanfor oak island the chronical herald nov 5 1965 kidds treasure key found scrapbook page 12 the standard weekend magazine vol15 no44 oct 30 65 death on treasure island. Jun 09, 2015 below is a brief summary of the oak island treasure story. The compelling mystery on nova scotias treasure islandfor 200 years the underground tunnels on oak island have frustrated treasure seekers trying to recover. Read interesting stories about oak island written by the. Petter remarked that the quest for the treasure has been a treasure in itself for him, as he learns something new each time he investigates.
Atlantis, francis bacon, john dee, shakespeare and philaletes. The latter takes us all the way to oak island, with theories suggesting that he may for some reason have had some of his most precious works or treasure hidden on the island. It only touches the surface on the vast history and information available on oak islands enigmas and theories. As fantastic as this may sound, the author is serious. That eventually lead to what peter believes is a celestial treasure map. This 140 acre island is privately owned, and is best known for its supposed buried treasure, especially at a certain spot commonly known as the money pit. So when the publishers of randall sullivans new book, the curse of oak island. But if the treasure should be unearthed is another question. Ive followed oak island ever since the readers digest article in the nineteen sixties. Dec 19, 2017 could shakespeare s lost manuscripts have made it to oak island. 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. And, rumor has it, an incredible treasure was once buried on the island. In 1795 three boys discovered the top of an ancient shaft on uninhabited oak island in mahone bay, nova scotia. The story starts off a bit slow, as sullivan delves into the historical minutiae surrounding the background of the original 1795 discoverer, robert mcginnis, but hang tight.
Two hundred years of hope and despair, edition 3 ebook written by mark reynolds. The treecovered island is one of about 360 small islands in mahone bay and rises to a maximum of 11 metres above sea level. This guy spent a decade going through this book and it led him to the island, he contacted them. Theories about artifacts present on the island range from pirate treasure, to shakespearean manuscripts, to possibly the. Oak island and its lost treasure book by les macphie. Mar 01, 2012 in this book petter amundsen, featured on the tv show the curse of oak island, argues that shakespeare was part of the rosicrucian movement, and that his books give clues to the whereabouts of the fabled rosicrucian vault. This title is nominated for the 2017 hackmatack award in the nonfiction category. Amundsen claims to prove that william shakespeare s works are not written by the author himself. Shakespeares tomb by david hanson oak island treasure. Oak island is in mahone bay, lunenburg county, on nova scotias south shore. The story of oak island is contained in one of the many fine books on the subject that we have listed below for your consideration.
The island is located 200 metres 660 feet from shore and connected to the mainland by a causeway and gate. The next day is meeting day and petter presents the map of the island. Since the 19th century, a number of attempts have been made to locate treasure and artifacts. It has baffled scientists and madmen, scholars and idiots, millionaires and getrichquick schemers, psychics, engineers, charlatans, and even a former. Join me on this great adventure and learn the truth about the oak island mystery. I am following the series the curse of oak island on the history channel. The oak island compendium the oak island compendium a. In late april 2012 his full feature documentary shakespeare. I first came across the oak island link with cygnus and the celestial map when i met the. And the search for buried treasure by joann hamiltonbarry 2016, paperback at the. Download pdf the curse of oak island book full free.
Jun 24, 2019 what you need to know about oak island. Petter amundsen does an excellent job of decoding the shakespeare bacon code that reveals a geometric tree of knowledge on oak island and may prove to be the penultimate clue to solving the mystery once and for all. The island rests in mahone bay, nova scotia, and so is conveniently situated in an area which has been historically visited by those sailing across the atlantic. Is there somewhere with more info of petters shakespeare. The story of the worlds longest treasure hunt, reached out to me i warned them. No author stated the oak island treasure treasure, volume 1, no. The oak island tourism society suggests you buy one of these books to read all the amazing details about oak island. The lost treasure of oak island and the centuriesold quest. Shakespeare s first folio and the sonnets, dated 1609, create a functioning treasure map, leading the diligent searcher to the land of the rosicrucians. In 1795, a curious depression in the earth was noticed by a young boy who was exploring the island off of nova scotia. Hanson contained as its main text, the following letter of august 31, 1994 from hanson to the former mayor of san francisco, joseph l. Black and white edition by petter amundsen 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Petter amundsen does an excellent job of decoding the shakespeare bacon code that reveals a geometric tree of knowledge on oak island and.
Oak island is a 57hectare 140acre privately owned island in lunenburg county on the south shore of nova scotia, canada. See more ideas about treasure island, treasure island book and pirate art. To date, six have lost their lives in pursuit of it and just over a century separated the first death from the sixth. In this authorstory interview about his book, oak island and the treasure. Through hidden messages and codes, amundsen reached the wonders hides a treasure map a map that leads to a treasure on oak island at the coast of nova scotia, an island that has been in the spotlight for treasure hunter through hundreds of years. Oak island has been a place of interest for treasure hunters since the 1700s. Follow the links in this article to see what happened on each episode, and tune in every tuesday at 98c for allnew episodes. The paperback of the secret treasure of oak island. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Again, the book is wellpresented and is superior to his first book in 1978. The oak island mystery refers to stories of buried treasure and unexplained objects found on or near oak island in nova scotia. Theoak island mystery this page intentionally left blank theoak island mystery the secret of the worlds greate. The money pit mystery and early treasure hunting on oak island. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the oak island mystery. William shakespeare is perhaps the greatest ever writer in. Discover nova scotias fascinating oak island treasure and famous money pit. Brothers discover ancient 220yearold treasure on oak island. Oconnor has interviewed remaining member of crews and put in years of his own research to complete the book. The curse of oak island audiobook by randall sullivan. From pirate booty to the holy grail, these books cover a wide variety of theories and possibilities. Mar 28, 2017 is this the wildest treasure hunt in history. Oak island and the treasure map in shakespeare sheds a total new light on many unsolved issues concerning both the authorship question, and the mystery itself, on oak island. His son, bobbie, along with helpers carl graeser and cyril hiltz, dash into the pit to help, but all three men also lose consciousness and drown.
In this book petter amundsen, featured on the tv show the curse of oak island, argues that shakespeare was part of the rosicrucian movement, and that his books give clues to the whereabouts of the fabled rosicrucian vault. Petter amundsen appeared in the curse of oak island season 1 episode 4 with rick and marty lagina on the history channel. Petter amundsen and the oak island treasure revealed in. Could shakespeare s lost manuscripts have made it to oak island. Buy a cheap copy of oak island and its lost treasure book by les macphie. Oak island is a 57hectare island in lunenburg county on the south shore of nova scotia, canada. This book also goes into detail about the rivalry between dan blankenship and fred nolanwhich is significant if we want to understand the animosity they. Oak island treasure view topic synopsis of petters book. There are many theories regarding oak island and what transpired there.
Dec 08, 2014 map showing location of oak island, nova scotia wikimedia commons the oak island treasure hunt began in 1795, when 18year old daniel mcginnis saw lights coming from the island. Oak island gold by william crooker a 1990s effort that concentrates more on the oak island cross rock formation found on fred nolans land. The oak island shakespeare project april 20, 2019 i just saw episode 21 and would like to share my hypothesis on why the wood structures in smiths cove are from around 1770. Smashwords oak island the adventure begins a book by r. People have thrown millions of life savings hoping to get their hands on the treasure in the oak. The curse of oak island quickly became one of those books thats near the top of my fascinating reads list. Robert restalls sixyear hunt for the oak island treasure comes to a tragic halt when, while checking on an eightmetre shaft, he is overcome by fumes and topples to the waterfilled bottom. Oak island, nova scotia, is famous for containing one of the great enigmas of history. Since then the mystery of oak islands money pit has enthralled. Upon discovering a sheepskin with an obscure message on it, maynard kaiser fell down the infamous money pit. Oak island mystery may be solved through the shakespeare. Those of us who are familiar with the tv show, the curse of oak island, realize that the show gives us only the tip of the iceberg regarding the history of the search for oak island treasure.
Pirate william kidd burying treasure on oak island howard pyles book of pirates 1921 buried. With over 50 maps, photographs, and artefacts, highlighted by educational sidebars, this accessible, entertaining book takes readers from the island s first treasure hunters to presentday adventurers, and shares tales of pirate gold, mysterious messages, and the famous oak island curse. I am absolutely fascinated by the everlarger and evermore sophisticated mining equipment brought in by the lagina brothers to search for treasure allegedly buried on oak island. The text in both books is accompanied by several illustrations and photos to illuminate the the theories presented. The hidden truth was released in norwegian cinemas. The curse of oak island is a fascinating account of the strange, rich history of. The curse of oak island available for download and read online in other formats. How could shakespeares lost manuscripts have ended up on oak. Old dagger acquired from the heirs of sophia sellers oak.
Marty and rick laginas quest for treasure, which is the focus of history show the curse of oak island, features in a book of the same name. In 1967 oak island treasure hunter dan blankenship, discovered a large stone. In this book petter amundsen, featured on the tv show the curse of oak island, argues. The mystery of the oak island money pit after more than 200 years of digging, theres still no loot yet. Mar 05, 2017 oak island is located off the coast of nova scotia near halifax, in the eastern part of canada.
How could shakespeares lost manuscripts have ended up on. Out of curiosity, he went searching for the lights and discovered a clearing on the southeastern end of the island. The norwegian guy in season 1 is what has kept me watching. Pdf the curse of oak island download full pdf book. They again found oak tiers every ten feet down the pit, to a depth of 90 feet. Dec 11, 2018 often referred to as the money pit, oak island is a mysterious island in nova scotia. In 2014, he was featured in an episode of history channels the curse of oak island. Hanson the original of the article entitled shakespeares tomb by david j. Is there somewhere with more info of petters shakespeare theory. Im a western canadian writer, carver, and fiddler who has a special place in his heart for history and the unexplained. Jul 17, 2016 petter remarked that the quest for the treasure has been a treasure in itself for him, as he learns something new each time he investigates. Newspaper articles reporting in november 1975 reported that goodman believed the treasure on oak island was located in seven separate sites information he had deciphered from five authenticated pirate maps. I have read several books on oak island, with different theories. Jan 12, 2015 the mystery of the oak island treasure.
I had recently read an article in smithsonian magazine about the oak island treasure hunt. Some theories suggest that sir francis bacon could have penned the works. The rosy cross wisdom and plan associated with oak island, nova scotia, new. Since its discovery around the end of the 18th century, a number of theories have been put. I personally have a longheld fascination with oak island, so i was thrilled to see that there was a book on the topic nominated for the title this year. The worlds longest running treasure hunt since 1795. 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. This section provides a list of the many books written about the oak island treasure hunt and includes a few details about each one. Oak island s mysterious money pit condensed from the rotarian david macdonald later, mcinnes and smith settled on the is land.
This mystery is the money pit located on oak island. The latest and greatest book on the oak island treasure. Oak island mystery may be solved through the shakespeare code. Jul 17, 2016 petter amundsen appeared in the curse of oak island season 1 episode 4 with rick and marty lagina on the history channel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the mystery of the oak island treasure. Pdf the oak island mysteries nadin n a b i l al shaker. The treasure within the money pit on oak island 1985 words. An assortment of files related to the oak island treasure hunt, including maps, documents, and images.
We learn that around 1790 the star, deneb, was at the exact same latitude as oak island, and at the same time three young boys discovered a pit, 90 feet deep with oak platforms every tenth feet. The oak island mystery has been the worlds greatest and strangest treasure hunt, and after years of research the authors have finally solved the sinister with an answer that is challenging, controversial, and disturbing. The treasure within there is a mystery that brings together the holy grail, a band of pirates, william shakespeare, and franklin delano roosevelt. Worlds greatest treasure hunt, edition 2 ebook written by lionel and patricia fanthorpe.
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