Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt Free Audiobook Download by Daniel Barbarisi

The book is a feature-length narrative of the 2004 $2 million dollar hunt for the Lost Spanish Treasure Fleet. The author follows eleven treasure hunters from all over the world who, in July 2004, traveled to more than 30 states on three continents to search for the fleet. After a decade of scholarly work by historians and archaeologists, it was concluded that the fleet had been wrecked off the Florida coast in 1521.

Set in the early 1800s, "Chasing the Thrill" tells how a group of treasure seekers were mesmerized by their own desire and greed for gold. They wanted to find a legendary treasure buried deep on a hillside in Pennsylvania. The book is so captivating because it shines light on what drives humans to take extreme risk-taking in order to get that special thrill.

In this intriguing look at America's most thrilling treasure hunt, a search for the head of Alexander Hamilton, Daniel Barbarisi tells the story of what happens when a young Marine Corps captain and an economics student-turned-treasure hunter team up to find an artifact that could change the course of history.

Chasing the Thrill is the story of a mysterious treasure hunt with roots in both history and fantasy. It is about how obsession, death, and glory can be found in America's most extraordinary treasure hunt, which spans centuries and countries. Barbarisi's account weaves together the histories of two men, who seem to have nothing in common except for their passions for chasing elusive treasures: Robert D. Livingston, Jr., a wealthy American industrialist from Philadelphia who pioneered mass production using interchangeable parts; and André-Marie Ampère (known as Andre), a French aristocrat born in 1775.

In Chasing the Thrill, Daniel Barbarisi explores the treasure hunt that lasted from 1799 to 1825 in America. These were the days before any discovery of gold or silver was announced. The hunt for the legendary "Cyrus Field" and his treasure brought death and tragedy to many people who moved towards their goal with gusto but without caution.

Daniel Barbarisi takes a fascinating look at the history of treasure hunting in America, and he does it by following one specific hunt that captivated the nation for years. In 1933, Al Capone's vault was finally found after decades of searching. The government tried to convince people that they had found $200 million worth of gold and jewels within the vault. While the press was reporting this story, thousands of people were rushing to try to find their share of what they thought would be an unbelievable fortune. This book is a fascinating read as it follows America's obsession with finding buried treasure without being too involved in all the details - just enough on each page so that you can follow along!