Treasure Hunter: Diving for Gold on North America's Death Coast

Robert MacKinnon; Dallas Murphy

ISBN 10: 0425247384 / ISBN 13: 9780425247389

Edité par Berkley, 2012

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0425247384I4N10

Synopsis :

For over four decades, world-renowned diver and treasure hunter Captain Robert MacKinnon has reclaimed sunken caches from the dangerous shallow waters along Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast. Known as the Death Coast for its treacherous reefs and violent currents, the rocky bottom is layered with shipwrecks and untold riches.

In short, a treasure hunter’s paradise.

The shipwrecks in these rough waters can be piled three deep, and some date back to the 1700s. Braving powerful currents, deadly storms, and jagged reefs, Captain MacKinnon and his diving teams strap on their gear and zip up their wet suits to plunge into frigid waters in their search for gold and silver coins, bullion, and historical artifacts.

In Treasure Hunter, Robert MacKinnon recounts the risks and challenges—both nautical and legal—in exploring shipwrecks dating back to the War of 1812 and before the Revolutionary War. As he salvages the secrets of the sea, MacKinnon vividly captures the excitement of discovery and conveys his passion for preservation in the still-developing field of underwater archeology.

A compelling chronicle of modern-day adventure, Treasure Hunter is a fascinating voyage into an amazing undersea world.

À propos de l?auteur:

Robert MacKinnon is a world-renowned diver and treasure hunter. He lives in Nova Scotia.

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. Visit his website at www.dallasmurphy.com.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Treasure Hunter: Diving for Gold on North ...
Éditeur : Berkley
Date d'édition : 2012
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket