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Chasing the Thrill
- Obsession, Death, and Glory in America's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt
- By: Daniel Barbarisi
- Narrated by: Daniel Barbarisi
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 246
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 216
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 216
When Forrest Fenn was given a fatal cancer diagnosis, he came up with a bold plan: He would hide a chest full of jewels and gold in the wilderness, and publish a poem that would serve as a map leading to the treasure's secret location. But he didn't die, and after hiding the treasure in 2010, Fenn instead presided over a decade-long gold rush that saw many thousands of treasure hunters scrambling across the Rocky Mountains in pursuit of his fortune.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful Adventure!
- By Smartypants on 05-25-21
- Chasing the Thrill
- Obsession, Death, and Glory in America's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt
- By: Daniel Barbarisi
- Narrated by: Daniel Barbarisi
Storytelling at its best!
Reviewed: 05-28-21
Daniel Barbarisi paints a fascinating picture of a world of treasure hunters and its charismatic leader, Forrest Fenn. Why Forrest did what he did remains a mystery and may never be known. What is known and described in this book is how the hidden treasure galvanized thousands of people to become seekers and spend day and night (and in a few instances, sacrifice their lives) in search of it. What I particularly enjoyed was that the author himself provides the audible reading. His first person account adds another level of color and uniqueness to this storytelling adventure.
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