Oak Island obsession : the Restall story

by Lee Lamb

Paper Book, 2006

Status

Available

Call number

F1039 .O35L36 2006

Publication

Toronto : Dundurn, c2006.

Description

As Bob and Mildred Lee, they amazed audiences with their death-defying motorcycle act. In reality they were Bob and Mildred Restall, parents of three, who balanced their glamorous show-business career with a happy, stable home life. In October 1959, the Restalls embarked on the ultimate family adventure, as Bob led his family to the east coast of Canada to dig for the famous treasure of Oak Island. For nearly six years they lived without telephone, hydro, or running water while newspapers and magazines chronicled their attempts to solve the mystery of the Money Pit. On August 17, 1965, their quest ended in tragedy when four men died. This biography, compiled by their daughter, includes material written by each family member. Lyrical descriptions of nature, amusing anecdotes, details of the dig, and numerous photographs help to tell the story. This book is a must for Oak Island enthusiasts.… (more)

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They story of Bob and Mildred Restall aka Lee and their quest to unearth the 'treasure' buried under Oak Island. Lee is their daughter and spent much time on the island during this period. She provides a detailed account of the treasure hunt along with many personal stories and details of day to
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day life on Oak Island in the 1960s. Her parents gave their all in the search for whatever might be buried there. It's unfortunate that real life has no guarantees of a happy ending based on hard work and obsession. Interest in Oak Island continues because of the continued failure to find any treasure. The Restalls are part of that history and their efforts continue to motivate a new generation of seekers.
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Physical description

242 p.; 23 cm

ISBN

1550026259 / 9781550026252

Barcode

34662000594520
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