Treasure Hunter
diving for gold on north america's death coast
$44.01
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
5 August 2013
Summary
For more than four decades, world-renowned diver and treasure hunter Captain Robert MacKinnon has reclaimed sunken caches from the dangerous shallow waters along the Atlantic coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Known as the Death Coast for its treacherous reefs and violent currents, the area’s rocky bottom is layered with shipwrecks and untold riches.In short-a treasure hunter’s paradise.In Treasure Hunter, Robert MacKinnon recounts the risks and challenges-both nautical and legal-in ex…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780425253632 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0425253635 |
| Author: | Robert MacKinnon, Dallas Murphy |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin USA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 5 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 335g |
| Dimensions: | 209mm x 140mm x 24mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Treasure Hunter is a no holds barred plunge into the cold, rough waters of Nova Scotia in search of shipwrecks. Bob MacKinnon takes the reader on a fascinating voyage of history, discovery and battles with bureaucrats as only a seasoned explorer could. From armchair adventurer to experienced professional, all will enjoy this read.”–Bob Cembrola, Curator of Maritime History, U.S. Naval War College“A beautifully written book that really captures the excitement, the fun, and the frustrations of diving for treasure…This story is a rollercoaster ride through multiple successes, betrayals, and tons of treasure. Seriously, I loved this book, and these guys are the real deal.”–John Chatterton, professional diver
About The Author
Robert MacKinnon
Captain Robert MacKinnon is a world-renowned diver and treasure hunter.Dallas Murphy is the author of the novels Lover Man, Lush Life, Don’t Explain, and Apparent Wind, and the nonfiction books about the ocean, Rounding the Horn, To Follow the Water, and Plain Sailing.
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