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Mining and Rockhounding Adventures in the West-
Informative guide
to over 94 collecting locations. Also includes 150 museums, caves, points of interest
and fairs and festivals throughout the western states. Seasons, days and hours
of operation are included for each site as well as the address, directions, cost,
tools, and supplies needed. Organized by state, it is an invaluable guide for
the prospector or gem hunter. 240 pgs.
GG-FEE $15.95
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Mining Days California Gold Country- The
Story Behind the Scenery. The 125-mile-long Mother Lode extends along the western
foothills of the Sierra Nevada abounds with mementos of its mining past. Filled
with brightly illustrated pictorals of California history of the early mining
days in California.
GG-EMD
$9.95
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Towns and Mining Camps of California-
Short histories on the gold
towns all over California that created and supported the 19th century gold rush.
324 pages.
GG-GTM $17.95
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Towns of California-
California is home to some of the best ghost
towns in the United States. These old settlements can be found in many parts of
the state, but the majority are in central California, generally west of San Francisco,
in what is call the "Mother Lode" country. Here, gold and other metal were discovered
during the middle and late 19th century. The remainder of these towns, many of
which began as mining camps, can be found in the northwest part of the state or
in the southeast desert area. This guide covers full fledged ghost towns which
are true ghost towns, abandoned communities with no residents, where unrestored
buildings or remnants of them can be seen. Restored or rebuilt ghost towns, most
of which are thriving communities, such as Auburn and Grass Valley. We also cover
partial ghost towns where the town has survived to the present time and limited
or scattered remains of ghost towns. All of the towns are worth a visit and will
reward the traveler with a glimpse of bygone days. It was not possible to include
every California ghost town in this guide, but this section includes some of the
best. Most settlements can be reached with ease, although few may require a four-wheel
drive vehicle. Poor roads and other hazards are mentioned in the text. 48 pages,
covers 39 Ghost towns.
GG-GHSTCA $6.95 No Longer Available
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