Recommended
Various books and websites that we recommend for increasing your knowledge of the Oak Island mystery. This list will be updated regularly.
Recommended Books
Oak Island Odyssey: A Masonic Quest by Scott Clarke
A compelling case for the connection between Freemasonry and the notorious Oak Island treasure, written by a historian and Curse of Oak Island guest expert.
Buy here.
Oak Island & the Treasure Map in Shakespeare by Petter Amundsen
Shakespeare's First Folio and the Sonnets, dated 1609, create a functioning Treasure Map, leading the diligent searcher to the Land of the Rosicrucians.
Buy here.
Secret Treasure of Oak Island by D'Arcy O'Connor
Author D'Arcy O'Connor recounts the fascinating stories and amazing discoveries of past and current treasure seekers who have sought Oak Island's fabled treasure for over two hundred years.
Buy here.
Oxen Their care, training, and use by Carmen Legge
"In this handbook, Carmen shares his knowledge on raising a steer, training it as an ox and using it on farms and in the woods."
Buy here.
The Jerusalem Files by Corjan Mol & Christopher Eric Morford
"The true story of two historical researchers that found themselves at the heart of a real-life treasure hunt, providing mind-blowing history and mystery for fans of The Curse of Oak Island and everyone who likes historical mystery detectives at scale."
Buy here.
The Shakespeare Enigma: Unravelling the Story of the Two Poets by Peter Dawkins - "Through his illuminating and detailed study of the plays and hints they contain about the author, Peter Dawkins guides us down a fascinating trail..."
Buy here.
Oak Island Obsession: The Restall Story by Lee Lamb
"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. "
Buy here.
Oak Island: A Masonic Conspiracy by James A. McQuiston
This is the author's 10th book about the Oak Island Mystery. McQuiston focuses strictly on Freemasons or those responsible for the beginning of Freemasonry and their connection to this enigmatic island.
Buy here.
The Seven Steps to Mercy: with Shakespeare's Key to the Oak Island Templum - Monochrome Edition by Petter Amundsen
"The ultimate, full-color book about codes and ciphers in Shakespeare, containing the map leading to the Mercy Point on Oak Island, Nova Scotia."
Buy here.
Oak Island Gold: Startling New Discoveries in the World's Most Famous Treasure Hunt by William Croocker
"William Crooker meticulously sifts through the evidence unearthed by treasure hunters on the island, past and present.."
Buy here.
Oak Island Knights by James A. McQuiston
"This is the author's 3rd book on the Oak Island mystery. A. McQuiston has poured over reams of ancient books and papers to uncover a stolen treasure from Scotland, and how that treasure just might have been buried on Oak Island
Buy here.
Anatomy of a Naval Disaster: The 1746 French Expedition to North America by James Pritchard
"Pritchard describes the domestic and international political circumstances in France that gave rise to the expedition..."
Buy here.
Recommended Sites
COOI Related Sites:
Quest of Oak Island Podcast - Discussions and LIVE GUEST APPEARANCES with Cast members and Theorists and LIVE Phone Calls from the Show The Curse of Oak Island are done on the QUEST OF OAK ISLAND FACEBOOK GROUP with over 70,000 + Members and QoOI (YouTube) QoOI and _QoOI (Twitter Channel) QoOI Discord Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@QuestofOakIsland/about
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The Curse of Oak Island, The History Channel - "In the monumental 10th season of The Curse of Oak Island, brothers Rick and Marty Lagina, along with their team, return to make the most strategic effort ever attempted to solve the 227-year-old Oak Island mystery."
Research Sites:
Canadiana - A vast collection of archives and documents ranging from the 1600's. There are numerous logbooks, letters and documents that are of great interest for the enthusiastic Oak Island researcher.
https://heritage.canadiana.ca/
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Oak Island Lot Five - A great site about Lot Five when owned by Robert S. Young. There are many photos of the artifacts he found and also of the island at different times.
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Oakislandmystery.com - One of the best sites for researching what happened on Oak Island. There are various databases of documents, letters and artifacts. A truly useful and well-kept site!
https://www.oakislandmystery.com/
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Oak Island Tourism Sites:
Ross Farm Museum - Spend a day on the farm! Ross Farm Museum is a living, working, farm depicting over 150 years of agriculture here in Nova Scotia. We are a single-family upland farm on land originally granted to Captain William Ross, land that we continue to work with oxen, horses, and traditional hand implements just like the way it was done through the 1800s.
https://rossfarm.novascotia.ca/
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Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre - "Unwind in one of our newly renovated nautically inspired guestrooms or cozy weathered chalets. Enjoy fresh regional cuisine, live music, water sports, crackling bonfires, ocean panoramas and more."
https://www.oakislandresort.ca/
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The Mug & Anchor Pub - "Founded in 1989, The Mug & Anchor Pub is a refreshingly unique English Style Pub in Mahone Bay. Come on by, grab a delicious drink, a bite to eat and get the quality time with your friends that you deserve."
https://www.themugandanchor.com/
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Oak Island Tours - "RESPECT THE LEGEND - EXPERIENCE THE MYSTERY".
https://www.oakislandtours.ca/
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Explore Oak Island Display - A collection of stories, artifacts, maps, art, photos and so much more depicting the treasure hunt at Oak Island. Located at the Chester Train Station in Chester, Nova Scotia.
https://chester-municipal-heritage-society.ca/pages/eoid.php
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Salty Dog Sea Tours - "Come with us on an adventure as we explore by boat the mysteries of Oak Island and the magic of the greater Mahone Bay area. We have guided Sea Tours of Oak Island running daily from Oak Island Resort out and around Oak Island."