{"product_id":"9781101580967","title":"Treasure Hunter: Diving for Gold on North America's Death Coast","description":"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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn short, a treasure hunter’s paradise. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTreasure Hunter\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compelling chronicle of modern-day adventure, \u003ci\u003eTreasure Hunter \u003c\/i\u003eis a fascinating voyage into an amazing undersea world.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120820076784,"sku":"9781101580967","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781101580967_p0.jpg?v=1763688613","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781101580967","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}