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Pirate hunters [LP] treasure, obsession, and the search for a legendary pirate ship

Traces the high-stakes quest of John Mattera and Shadow Divers' John Chatterton to find the lost pirate ship of Joseph Bannister, discussing their teamwork with technology-eschewing Tracy Bowden and the story behind Bannister's elusive treasure.

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Main Author: Kurson, Robert
Format: Books Print Book Large Print
Language:English
Published: New York : Random House Large Print, [2015]
Edition:First large print edition.
Subjects:
Golden Fleece (Ship)
Shipwrecks > Dominican Republic.
Treasure troves.
Pirates > History.
Mattera, John > (Wreck diver)
Chatterton, John.
Deep diving.
Large print books.
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Summary:Traces the high-stakes quest of John Mattera and Shadow Divers' John Chatterton to find the lost pirate ship of Joseph Bannister, discussing their teamwork with technology-eschewing Tracy Bowden and the story behind Bannister's elusive treasure.
Physical Description:xvi, 432 pages (large print), 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780804194662
0804194661
Author Notes:Robert Kurson received a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin and a law degree from Harvard Law School. He practiced real estate law before becoming a writer. In 2000, Esquire published his first magazine story My Favorite Teacher, which became a finalist for a National Magazine Award. He won a National Magazine Award in 2006 for a profile in Esquire, which he later turned into a book. His stories have also appeared in Rolling Stone and The New York Times Magazine. He has written several books including Crashing Through, Shadow Divers, and Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship.

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