It was 1973 and for the first time since the treasure hunt began back in 1795, an organized, well received walking tour was being offered by the nova scotia department of tourism in conjunction with the current treasure hunting syndicate, triton alliance corporation. Here are the top 21 theories about the mystery of oak island. Jul 20, 2019 there are many people out there who have dedicated their entire lives to finding treasure. Follow the passions of tour guide lisa, in her 6th season, as she leads you around the history and mystery of oak island. Several works of fiction have also been based upon the money pit, including the money pit mystery, riptide, the hand of robin squires, and betrayed.
Praise for the curse of oak island sullivan writes with openminded balance, rendering the oak island story into a weirdly fascinating mystery. Michigan man finds 220 year old hidden treasure on oak island. Jan 23, 2017 one of these holdings has caused many people to ask, where is hook island. 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. The purpose of this book is to provide you, the reader, with a comprehensive. Oak island south shore regions tourism nova scotia. Treasure hunters flock to oak island, where no one has. Treasure hunters flock to oak island, where no one has ever. Mar 06, 2018 world famous oak island was open to the public. The first half contains a brief telling of the history of the island as well as its mystery, followed by chronological telling of historys attempts to reach the bottom of the mystery. From a distance, oak island, located on the south shore of nova scotia, canada, appears to be just another island. Oak island is privately owned, and visitation is only through prebooked guided tours. Collectors first edition book sale oak island, nova scotia.
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. Jun 18, 2019 the tourism department and the department of natural resources dnr had been talking to the company, wbli incorporated, which was overseeing the dissolving of oak island tours inc. Save 25% off the retail price of all books with code staywell. I look forward to the final revelation about what was originally buried on oak island and why it was put there. The fascinating mystery of the oak island money pit ii many have grappled with trying to explain the mystery of oak island, but none have been able to find out whats at the bottom of the money pit.
I have followed tv show, the curse of oak island since its inception. As much a book of mythology and storytelling as one of history and mystery, the. 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 book addresses the evacuation in 1632 of scots who settled in port royal, nova scotia, and the possibility that they were forced to stop at. In 1795, a teenager discovered a mysterious circular depression in the ground on oak island, in nova scotia, canada, and ignited rumors of. Joy steele s groundbreaking first book, the oak island mystery, solved cbu press 2015, was born of her own curiosity about oak island gold, and her application of historical research to the mystery caused quite a stir among treasure hunters, historians, archaeologists and folks just plain interested in what was and is going on there. Here, ever since 1795not long after pirates prowled the. Just off the rugged southeast shore of nova scotia lies a tiny island fashioned somewhat like a question mark. Join gordon fader, coauthor of this fascinating book for a presentation on one of nova scotia s most enduring mysteries oak island.
What is rick laginas net worth and how does the oak. One prime example of a place that has often been rumored to store treasure is nova scotia s oak island. A new book from cbu press the oak island mystery solved takes on the legends of the famous mineworks. Harris theory on why captain kidd would visit nova scotia p2. Booklist the curse of oak island is a definitive read for fans of the history channel television show. Supporting the history of oak island through tours and education, this page is managed by the directors of the friends of oak island society. Aerial view of digs on oak island in 1931 mccully nova scotia archives. To date, no one truly knows what, if anything, lies buried there, although theories abound.
Samuel ball, man of substance oak island 1765 1846 world famous oak island was open to the public. Samuel ball, man of substanceoak island 1765 1846 by. 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. In this new edition of their book, they set out the previously unknown story of how complex and expensive engineering work was undertaken to create an elaborate flood tunnel on the island. Sometimes called hoax island, this nova scotia tourist trap has for centuries been rumoured to feature buried treasure. Since then the mystery of oak islands money pit has enthralled. The curse of oak island by randall sullivan booksamillion. Oak island money pit western shore, nova scotia atlas obscura. As a result, anyone who wants to search for and recover in oak island nova scotia precious stones or metals in a state other than their natural state, and to keep them, would face a cumbersome licensing process with the department of natural resources and would be heavily taxed on any findings department of natural resources, 20. The secret treasure of oak island gives historical insight to the time and events leading involving this mysterious canadian island. The curse of oak island star spends his summers up in nova scotia hunting for treasure with. Blair, a dedicated previous searcher, to write the full, authentic, and official story of oak island.
North east researcher james mcquiston remains involved in the search for answers to the famed riches hidden on oak island in nova scotia. Learn about nova scotia s oak island treasure and famous money pit. It provides many questions, all plausible, so if youre into the show, youll like the book. As much a book of mythology and storytelling as one of history and mystery, the curse of oak island is the perfect companion piece for those of us who watch the show and wonder at the details beneath the narrative. No ones ever found it, but the islands legend continues to grow. But did all of the treasure find its way back to england or did a large portion get secreted away to oak island. I write even further on them in my latest book, oak island knights. 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. Often referred to as the money pit, oak island is a mysterious island in nova scotia.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the mystery of oak island. Oak island money pit the last great unsolved mystery. Harris spent 20 years researching and writing his book. Sullivan delves deeper into the history, personalities, and theories presented only. 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. Nov 03, 2019 north east researcher james mcquiston remains involved in the search for answers to the famed riches hidden on oak island in nova scotia. Lisa moore, oak island guide, mahone bay, nova scotia. And, rumor has it, an incredible treasure was once buried on the island. The oak island mystery has been the worlds greatest and strangest treasure. You will not find it on current maps of mahone bay in nova scotia, but it is not located very far from oak island. The oak island mystery refers to stories of buried treasure and unexplained objects found on or near oak island in nova scotia. Civil engineers graham harris and les macphie have spent over a decade investigating the enigma of nova scotias oak island. Jul 18, 2017 what treasure hunters have discovered is the remnant of an ancient seafaring ice age culture, the money pit was a lighthouse or a lookout tower made of wood submerged by a massive landslide that.
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. The story of the worlds longest treasure hunt sullivan. The hexagrams are all of the same size and the central monument occupies the centre of the formation, joining or linking all other monuments relating to several nova scotian mysteries. Her version of events and her take on the now mythical treasure attracted the attention of a great many islandwatchers, drawing the interest of some. Nova scotia is one of canadas three maritime provinces, and one of the four provinces which form atlantic canada. Since the 19th century, a number of attempts have been made to locate treasure and artifacts. The author was commissioned in 1935 by frederick l. Harris was the first, full account of one of the worlds greatest and costliest treasure hunts.
It was 1973 and for the first time since the treasure hunt began back in 1795, an organized, wellreceived walking tour was being offered by the nova scotia department of tourism in conjunction with the current treasure hunting syndicate, triton alliance corporation. He delves into the mystery and intrigue surrounding the island and past searchers. Jun 24, 2019 what you need to know about oak island. Links to book walking tours and hours for the interpretive centre. The oak island mystery has been the worlds greatest and strangest treasure hunt, and after years of. It is a small island of about 3 acres, located only a half mile off the main land of western shore. This is the book to read about the famous oak island money pit mystery.
North east researcher digs deeper into oak island mystery. Letter discussing the book the strange history of oak island. Im disappointed that nova scotia and nova scotians in general wont have the opportunity to have ownership of the island, says ms streatch. Researcher digs deeper into oak island mystery pennsylvania. Today, the history channels popular tv series, the curse of oak island, is filmed on oak island as the lagina brothers continue the search for treasure and likely wont stop until the mystery of the money pit is solved. This fact, coupled with civil war in great britain and the dwindling fortunes of the alexanders due to the failed nova scotia adventure all contributed to them not returning to nova scotia. To support his studies further, john coleman has also discovered a series of walls deep in nova scotia which he believes to be far from any present day civilisation. Sydney writer joy steele says it wasnt captain kidd who dug that money pit, hear her. From autumn of 2016 through autumn 2019 i wrote four books on oak island and have been invited to the island a few times to have my theories filmed in the famous oak island war room, and at the nearby mysterious castle foundation at new ross. The oak island tourism society suggests you buy one of these books to read all the amazing details about oak island. After 224 years, the oak island mystery, now has the greatest chance ever to finally being solved.