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49er Irish
An action-packed, true story of a son of the Emerald Isle who struck
paydirt in the Golden State.
JS-IR
$11.95
ABC's Gold Panning-
GOLD THE ABC's OF PANNING An informative publication on prospecting for gold. Includes the nature of gold, placer prospecting, equipment, panning for gold, legal rights, weights and measures & gold locations.
GG-ABC $9.95
Adv Dreg Tech Vol2Pt1-
One of the most authoritative books covering advanced mining procedures. Discover pay streaks, how and where they form. The technology of pay streaks, sampling and procedures that are vital to all gold dredgers. Fully illustrated
GG-ADT1 $9.95
Adv Dreg Tech Vol2Pt2-
A
continued wealth of information about dredging. More about gold pay streaks,
boulder winching procedures, deep and cold water diving, care and modification
of diving systems. Recovery of free gold from small volumes of concentrates.
GG-ADT2 $9.95
Advanced Nugget
Shooting-
How to Prospect for Gold with a Metal Detector. By James McCulloch-
Written by a man that has found plenty of gold; this spiral bound
guide is packed with information on selecting the proper metal detector,
tuning, ground balancing, other necessary equipment and techniques, where
to go and how to find those elusive gold nuggets.
JS-JMCA $7.95
AZ Treasure Hunting Ghost Town Guide-Handy reference for locating old mining camps, ghost towns, forts, railroads, rivers, lakes and Indian reservations. Includes a fold-in-map of Arizona and a detailed glossary.
GG-ATH
$5.95
Best Book of Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals-
Pack up your gear and get ready to go on a dig. Whether it's iron ore, dazzling gemstones, or a prehistoric creature preserved in amber, a mother lode of exciting discoveries await budding paleontologists and geologists in this informative picture book.
Large and detailed full-color spreads, complemented by clear, concise text unearth the mysteries of the ground beneath our feet.
Children
will learn how rocks, crystals, minerals, and fossils are formed, where
they are found, and how they are used.
Step-by-step
illustrations and captions explore such processes as the fossilization
of ancient animals and plants, together with the work of the scientists
who catalog and preserve them.
Includes
an illustrated glossary and an index to sharpen the young reader's reference
skills.
GG-FRM $12.95
Better Treasure
Hunting
A Guide Book
There are few people seeking of treasure not hoping to improve their treasure hunting skills and results. This book is dedicated to an attempt to help any individual try to make the improvement in treasure hunting.
Soft cover 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 117 pages.
GG-BTH
$12.95
California
Ghost Town Trails-
Best selling guide showing the old ghost towns as they appear today. Detailed
maps, interesting facts and historical data. Illustrated.
GG-CGT $7.95
Buried Treasure of the American Southwest - Legends of Lost Mines, Hidden Payrolls and Spanish gold, by W. C. Jameson., 1989, 220 pages.
Legends like these have long circulated in the American Southwest, and now for the first time they are collected in a single volume.
Jameson gathered his material from his own extensive, on-site research in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, and from interviews with people whose lives have been entwined with the search for particular treasures.
Though the lore sounds fabulous, it has all grown out of the actual histories of Indians, outlaws, conquistadors, priests, and ranchers - characters well documented in the drama of the unfolding West.
JS-BTASW $14.95
Buried Treasure in California - Legends from California's Mountains, Deserts, Beaches, and Cities, by W.C. Jameson, 1995, 190 pages.
Seventh volume in W.C. Jameson's buried treasures series.
Contains thirty tales of forgotten riches that drove westward expansion.
Gold nuggets cover the banks of a cavernous underground river thousands of feet under a mountain in the Mohave desert, accidentally sealed by a detonation in the 1920s.
High among the lofty peaks of the Sierra Nevadas lies a golden lake, its bottom pebbled with rich ore, which no one has been able to locate for decades.
Many of the legendary California treasures have been unearthed, many still remain.
JS-BTCA $14.95
Civil War in the Indian Territory
1995, 111 pages.
Author Steve Cottrell outlines the events that led up to the involvement of the Indian Territory in the war, the role of the Native Americans who took part in the war, and the effect this participation had on the war and this region in particular.
In addition, he introduces the reader to the interesting and often colorful leaders of the military North and South, including the only Native American to attain a general's rank in the war, Gen. Stand Watie.
With outstanding illustrations by Andy Thomas, this story is a tribute to those who fought and a revealing portrait of the important role they played in this era of our country's history.
JS-CWIT $9.95
The Official Guide to Battlefields, Monuments and More, 2003, 306 pages.
Easy-to-use, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, Civil War Sites is your indispensable travel guide to more than 5000 Civil War-related sites in
thirty-one states and the District of Columbia.
With this authoritive guide Civil War Site in hand, visit battlefields, antebellum mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more.
Fort Sumter, South Carolina, to far-flung locales in California and New Mexico.
JS-CWOGD $17.95
by Phillip W. Steele and Steve Cottrell. 1993, 136 pages.
Includes many pictures of officers and sites.Chapters include:
The Winds of War: 1861
Full-Scale War: 1862
The Ozarks Burn" 1863
The Lost Cause 1864-65
Lost Treasures of the Civil War
Jesse James and the Civil War
Includes a map of Missourri and Arkansas
Locations of battles and skirmishes, Ozarks boundaries, Butterfield Trail, and Telegraph Road
JS-CWOZ $9.95
Insiders Guide to Civil War Sites in Eastern Theater,
by Michael P. Gleason, 313 pages, 1997, 2nd edition.
Includes 21 tours throughout southern Pennsylvania, central and western Maryland, the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and all but the extreme southwestern part of Virginia.
Each route incorporates significant war sites, timely travel tips and local history, complete with inside stories on personalities - from the illustrious to the unknown, from politicians and generals to unsung heroes and villains.
Two additional chapters suggest accommodations and restaurants located within a short distance of the tours.
JS-CWSET $16.95
by Steve Cottrell, 2001, 142 pages. Illustrated by Andy Thomas
This descriptive history begins with Shiloh, Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga, and Stones River and ends with the terrible carnage that was Franklin.
Broad overview of regions conflict, major battles and sampling of smaller action.
Easy to read style.
JS-CWTN $11.95
By Steve Cottrell. Illustrated by Andy Thomas, 1998, 141 pages.
Although not generally a focus of much Civil War attention, Texas and New Mexico Territory (including present-day Arizona) faced plenty of action.
Many heroic actions were taken by the Hispanic soldiers, who have not gotten much recognition for their valiant efforts on behalf of the South.
This book tells about the battles, skirmishes, strategies and soldiers of theWestern front.
Written in an easy-to-read style for the average history buff, it is a must read for both Civil War and Old West enthusiasts.
Appendix about authors civil war battle reinactments.
JS-CWTX $9.95
Coin Hunting in Depth-
Softbound, 156 pages. How
to research, handling and storage of coins, Recovery tools, Search Coil
savvy, Target ID meters, Threshold techniques, Discrimination, Computerized
detectors, Hidden hot spots, Ghost town methods, Beaches and swimming
areas, audio tones and much more!
600-0196 $12.95
Coolies Kanakas and Cousin Jacks
Chapters discuss the contributions of eleven ethnicgroups to the history of California and the Gold Rush.
JS-CK $14.95
An attractive, oversized guide to the ghost towns of Death Valley. Many
photos and detailed history of the old mining camps as they once existed.
Illustrated. 49 pages
GG-DVGT1 $6.95
An attractive, oversized guide to the ghost towns of Death Valley. Many photos and detailed history of the old mining camps as they once existed. Illustrated. 32 pagers
GG-DVGT2 $6.95
Desert Gem Trails-
A Guide to the gems and minerals of the Mohave and Colorado Deserts.
Includes maps and photos. 1971,
80 pgs.
GG-DGT $5.00
DFX Gold Methods
This new book may be the best ever written on metal detecting for gold
jewelry. The book specifically talks about the use of the White's DFX
but the techniques and information are of interest to any person using
a metal detector to look for gold jewelry. Some of the best information
regards site reading, which is how to examine a site to determine where
the best odds are for finding jewelry. Numerous strategies for reducing
the amount of junk recovered while searching for gold are covered in detail.
Beach and water hunting are covered but most of this book focuses on the
playgrounds and sports fields accessible to people almost anywhere. Illustrated.
76 pages.
JS-DFXGM $14.95
Digging Deeper with the DFX-
This new book by Jeff
Foster is an amazing compilation of detailed explanations of every feature
and function of the DFX, including many graphs, charts, and special programs
as well as step by step instructions on how to change programs, create
new programs and basically move around the menu of the DFX.
This is a well written book and an excellent companion to the factory
manual as well as "Understanding the DFX" written by James Normandi.
Though the first part of this book can be of help to a beginner, the bulk
of it is really designed for someone who is already familiar with the
DFX and has a desire to optimize its performance.
JS-DIGD $27.50
Discovery Channel Rocks&Minerals-
Explore
your world! This book provides a captivating blend of information and
entertainment about one of the world’s most popular hobbies. Full color
photographs.
GG-DCRM $13.95
Diving & Digging for Gold-
Mary Hill, 48 pages. Here is a guide for anyone interested in knowing
where and how to find gold, and what equipment to use.
GG-DDG $6.95
Updated edition with more on modern electronic prospecting and current equipment. Describes dry washing, a profitable means of extracting gold in regions where water sources are not available. Illustrated. 89 pgs.
GG-DWG $9.95
Dust in the Wind-A Guide to American Ghost Towns.
By
Gary Speck- Those two words promise adventure to thousands of Americans
who take to the highways and byways of this country in search of these
lost or forgotten habitation. Dust in the Wind-is a guide to some of the
best ghost towns in the country. 1996, 256 pgs
.
621-0411 $19.95
Early 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
Fred Rynerson was an 'old time' prospector and gem cutter, commencing from the late 1800s. His widow brought us his manuscript nearly thirty years ago, one a publisher couldn't resist, and it has proved to be a steady seller ever since. He relates his fifty-two years of adventure with verve and humor, tells about how things were done, the mines he worked, packing burros, and odd characters among men and animals.
GG-EMG $12.95
Extraction of Free
Gold-
The extraction of free gold, or at least the attempt
at its extraction, is not new. Men down through the centuries have tried
to take bits and pieces of the shining metal from its hiding places. the
search for gold has often proved more difficult than the proverbial "needle
in a haystack," with yard after yard of placer material moved only
to recover a few tiny flecks of the noble metal. This book deals with
the taking of free gold, as a by product, from sand and gravel operations
in the front range area of Colorado, from the St. Vrain River at Longmont,
Boulder Creek, Clear Creek, and the South Platte River north of Denver.
GG-EFG
$6.95
A guide to Meteors and Meteorites .A straightforward, thorough look at all aspects of meteors and meteorites, including how and where meteors originate, when and where to watch for them, and how to classify, collect, and preserve meteorites.
Meteor showers, interesting meteorite craters, and tektites are all discussed in detail. Also contains a comprehensive listing of meteorite organizations, dealers, museums, and references.
GG-FSG2M $15.95
Fee
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
A good, basic guide to recovering gold with the aid of a dry wash machine. Includes basic gold panning information. Also included is a blueprint and directions for making your own dry washer.
GG-FGID $4.95
Finding Gold Nuggets II-
One of the best introductory books available on how to use a metal detector to find gold nuggets. How to choose a detector, tuning techniques, and field procedures are all included. The book emphasizes the use of the Goldmaster, but is applicable to any nugget hunting detector. Some information is also presented on the use of coin detectors for nugget hunting. Full of pictures and illustrations. 81 pages.
621-0340
$9.95
Gem Trails
of AZ-
Gem Trails Of Arizona. Newly revised 4th addition of this best selling
guide contains the latest updates on the familiar sites, and features
twenty new locations for collecting rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils.
Includes many full color photographs.
Mitchell GG-GTA $11.95
Maps, photos, and detailed text describe where to go and what to look for at over 50 sites throughout the state of Nevada. Includes mineral locator index. Revised, 2nd edition, 2002. Mitchell
GG-GTN $12.95
Detailed text and maps lead the rockhound to beautiful scenery and fascinating rocks and minerals. Full color photos of specimens make identification easy. Black and white photos help locate collecting sites. Mitchell
GG-GTNC $12.95
Detailed maps and descriptive text accompanied by black and white photos lead collectors to more than 80 of the best sites for finding gems, minerals and fossils. A new insert of vivid color photos aids with specimen identification. Mitchell
GG-GTOR $12.95
Expanded, Revised Edition. This definitive guide to collecting sites throughout Southern California highlights the best that the area has to offer. Taking up where Gem Trails Of Northern California left off, this companion book covers all of Southern California from just north of San Luis Obispo south to the Mexican border. Mitchell
GG-GTSC $12.95
Updated, expanded version! Detailed text and maps lead the gem hunter to abandoned mine dumps, stunning desert terrain, deep canyons, pristine mountains and beautiful lakes in search for specimens. Black and white photos highlight the collecting area. A color section aids in specimen identification. Mitchell
GG-GTU $12.95
Short histories on the gold towns all over California that created and supported the 19th century gold rush. 324 pages.
GG-GTM $17.95
Ghost Towns of Arizona-
Some of the "ghost" towns selected for this booklet never actually died.
Tombstone, Jerome, and Bisbee were mining centers that now thrive on tourism.
Other mining areas such as those near Crown King in the Bradshaw Mountains
and Congress north of Wickenburg are enjoying new mining cycles. But the
majority of the formerly prosperous towns have been abandoned to the sun
and weather without the protection of an historic district designation.
Much ghost town history and lore was passed down by word of mouth, growing
grander with each telling. Growing population estimates were exaggerated
by town fathers to pain a rosy picture of would-be immigrants back east.
This booklet contains 48 pages of information regarding 36 of Arizona's
finest ghost towns.
GG-GHSTAZ $6.95
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
Gold Digger Atlas-
Gold has not lost it's charm. If
commercial mining has declined, the old-timer still tries his luck with
a pan. If washing gold no longer
gives a man wages, it has not stopped the skin divers or the suction dredges
now plying the streams.
The modern gold-digger is after the thrills of the 49er without his hardships and pressures. This atlas does not pretend to teach you gold panning.
It is simply an atlas of the western United States with detailed information on where gold has been found in the past century.
GG-GDA $6.00
Gold Fever-
The
Art of Panning & Sluicing, By Lois Delorenzo Favorite among beginners.
Full-page illustrations on the mechanics of panning & sluicing. Maps
of Western state gold locations, Numberous illustrations.
1970,80 pgs
GG-GF
$6.95
Gold Hide Away of your Own
Its True! You can have a beautiful spot on a mountain stream in the West
where you can mine your own gold!!!
This little book tells you how to go about it.
GG-HYO $10.95
GPS Guide to Western Gem Trails-
The GPS Guide To Western Gem Trails - Rock and gem collecting the GPS way! Compiled by a veteran rockhound, this handy supplemental GPS guide directs you to the best collecting sites found in the Gem Trails books series
GG-GPSG $ 19.95
Basic Essentials Using GPS
(A Falcon Guide), by Bruce Grubbs., 2005, 73 pages.
A guide to practical field use of the Global Positioning System, including information on using GPS with the latest mapping software.
Discover how to:
Pick the best GPS receiver for your specific needs.
Read and pregrid topographic maps.
Identify waypoints with various coordinate systems.
Use GPS to navigate on land and water.
Create your own maps with GPS software.
JS-BEGPS $7.95
Gold!Gold!-
A Beginners Handbook And Recreational Guide -By Joseph E. Petralia. How and where to prospect for gold. 1999 (rev.), 143 pgs
GG-GG!
$12.95
Gold Mining 21st Century -
If you're intrigued by the romance and potential profit of gold panning, and interested in pursuing it, Gold Mining in the 21st Century by Dave McCracken is a great way to learn the practical aspects!
A thorough introduction to efficient, modern methods of finding
gold, this volume offers 279 pages of expert information on locating,
retrieving, and selling raw gold (fully illustrated)
GG-GM2000 $19.95
Gold Nugget-teering in Nevada-
A book for gold nugget searching in Nevada is long over-due....Precise information along with maps to the gold sites and gold areas.....Placer gold areas listed with geological info. and generous maps accompaning each text.....A waybill for Nevada's rich's.....
No other book like it nor can any other book compare with it's information....
Money well spent for this interesting Nevada book is a gold searcher's dream come true....The maps presented will get the seacher right into the precise area of interest....
Metal detecting for gold nuggets made easier with Delos Toole's generous use of maps....Nevada's out-back is comparable to Australia's out-back for gold nugget searching. A must see book.
DT-NV $22.95
Gold Nugget-teering
in Northern CA-
Relates to the Klamath Mountain region along with
its placer gravel areas that are hosted by the many rivers and creeks.
List of GPS locations for abandoned old mines give the reader a jump start
for exacting locations of old mine ore debris aprons.
These old ore dumps host material extracted from the mineral veins that the old timer didn't recognize as valuable rare-earth metals. Maps run through the book with old mine locations showing their long. & lat. positions where a GPS receiver is paramount for their locations.
In
the wilds of the Klamath Mountain region a GPS receiver is a necessity
to keep from getting lost in the heavily forested canopy.
DT-NCA $22.95
Gold Panning is Easy-
Where to find gold and how to pan. "How To" instructions on metal detecting, prospecting, rock hounding, and gold dredging. Illustrated. 84 pages.
GG-GPE $9.95
Gold Prospectors Digest-
This best seller has been brought back by popular demand. Includes the latest equipment in prospecting, mining and electronicmetal detecting. Instructions for panning, sluicing and prospecting. New stories & methods utilizing the latest techniques. 1996, 64 pgs
K-GPD $7.95
Gold Prospectors Handbook-
How to pan for gold, prospect streams, retorts, tools & how to use them, sluices, portable dredges, geology, sampling & much more!
GG-GPH $10.95
Gold Rush Young Prospecting Guide-
This guide combines treasure hunting and historical facts in a fun, informative way. Explaining all young readers need to know to go prospecting in the United States and Canada, "Gold Rush!" provides an introduction to the wacky personalities and fascinating circumstances that led to some of the world's greatest gold--and other mineral--rushes. Photosand illustrations.
GG-GRYPG
$9.95
Guide to Treasure AZ-
By Thomas Penfield. Tales of lost &/or buried treasure in Arizona, related on a county by county basis. 1973, 134 pgs
.
GG-GTAZ $9.95
Guide to Treasure CA-
By Thomas Penfield. A discussion of lost treasure sites on a county by county basis in California. 1982,160 pgs.
GG-GTCA $11.95
Grass Valley -Nevada City Mine Sites, A self Guided Tour w/Map-
Take this wonderful guide and map with you as you stroll through key historical sites in both Grass Valley and Nevada City where the history was made
JS-GVNCT $7.95
History Beneath Our Feet-
This 'field guide' to British/European items is essential for anyone using a metal detector overseas. Illustrations, Photo's and Descriptions will aid you in identifying found items from all major periods: Bronze Age, Iron Age, Romano-British, Dark Ages, Middle Ages, Tudor Period, Stuart Period, Georgian and Victorian
Learn more about Detecting abroad
JS-HBF $29.95
Guide to Treasure NV-
By Thomas Penfield. This listing of treasure sites is shown in two sections, Treasure Sites and Metal Detectors Sites. 1974,74 pgs.
GG-GTNV $9.95
H2 oh! A Field Guide to Water Hunting-
by Mike Brighty
One of the popular White's series of booklets written and illustrated by Mike Brighty. Contains nine chapters of informative and practical information for both the beginner and the more experienced water hunter. Chapters include:-Introduction, Equipment & Accessories, Instrument & Control Setup, Preparation, Selection of Locations, Search & recovery, Inland Lakes & Ponds, Large Bodies (Fresh Water), Saltwater Beaches.
600-0192
$5.95
How to Find Gold-
The latest methods & latest equipment. Geology of placer deposits, electronic prospecting, stories, staking a claim & much more, from the "old pros". Completely illustrated with photos & diagrams. 1996,120 pgs
K-HFG $8.75
Hunt for Amazing Treasure-
This soft cover book is 225 pages. Reveals the fantastic stories behind dozens of these lucky and lucrative finds.Such as a 34 carat diamond found by a boy while pitching horseshoes in his back yard.Turn your personal possessions and heirlooms into gold.
JS-HAT
$12.95
Lake Tahoe
Lake of the Sky
Books galore are being published to make California's charms better known, and it has long seemed strange to me that no book has been published on Lake Tahoe and its surrounding country of mountains, forests, glacial valleys, lakes and canyons, for I am confident that in one or two decades from now its circle of admirers and regular visitors will include people from all over the civilized world, all of whom will declare that it is incomparable as a lake resort, and that its infinite variety of charm, delight and healthful allurement can never adequately be told.
GG-TLS $19.95
Magnificent Quest-
This book by Jim Straight, is about where the more productive drywashing and nugget shooting areas are found, and gives essentials for desert survival.
JWS-MQ $4.95
Metal Detecting 4 Beginners-
JS-MDFB $12.95
Metal Detecting Previously Hunted Sites-
By Vincent C. Pasccucci General introduction to metal detecting, plus tips and techniques for hunting previously hunted sites. 1997, 52 pgs.
600-0205 $9.95
Methods of Placer Mining-
This book explains the various methods used to recover gold from winnowing, one of the crudest methods, to the modern sluice, dredge and spiral gold panner. The book also contains maps of the gold producing regions of the west, and drawings of the various equipment in addition to both historic and modern photographs.
GG-MPM
$9.95
By Ronald Dean Miller, published by La Siesta Press. 1998 revivised version. 71 pages and illustrated. Join the author for historical visits to Virginia Dale, Supply Mine, Ord Mountains and their many holdings, the OK Mine, desert freighting and more. An interesting read.
GG-MHD $7.50
Join the author for a jaunt through Dogtown and Monoville, Tioga, Prescott, the Mammoth Lakes District, Cerro Gordo and more. A wonderful, historic look at mining in the Eastern Sierra's.
GG-MES $7.50
A very detailed book on the famous mining sites of California's Mojave Desert. Covers the noteworthy mines of areas such as Randsburg, Calico, Rosamond, Mojave, and more. Many excellent photographs and maps. 71 pages.
GG-MMH $7.50
Robinson takes us from Holcomb Valley's gold areas to Gold Mountain, Lone Valley, Rose Hill and more. John even tosses in a few legends and yarns just to get you started with your adventure. A fine book.
GG-MSB $7.50
Mining Camp Days-
By Emil W. Billeb.
The history of some of California's old mining camps: Bodie, Aurora,Bridgeport, Hawthorne, Tonopah,Lundy, Masonic, Benton, Thorne, Mono Hills, Mammoth, Sodaville, & Goldfield. 1986, 229 pgs.
GG-MCD $12.95
Mining Districts of NV-
Has compiled a listing of Nevada's mining districts that is a must for those doing research on gold locations in the state!
GG-MDN $19.95
Modern Prospecting-
In Modern Prospecting, an experienced prospector passes on information acquired through 20 years of classroom study and fieldwork in the western states and Alaska.
A systematic approach to mineral exploration. Discover how to identify favorable areas; the different types of deposits; and research and testing techniques
. Learn about developing a claim, modern assaying, geochemical prospecting, and rock and mineral alteration.
With a useful glossary, handy contact information for government agencies, websites and suppliers, Modern Prospecting is the foremost how-to-do-it right guide to prospecting in the 21st century. 320pgs
GG-MP $14.95
by Johnson. Ghost towns & historic places with anecdotes. Old lumber mills, mines with maps. 6x9in. 47 Pgs. Softbound.
GG-NWG
$5.50
Nevada Ghost Town Mining Atlas-
A brief history of many ghost towns in southern California and Nevada. Maps guide explorer to all of the sites, and photos of many show the sites. 208 pages.
SP-NGTA
$32.50
Nevada Ghost Town Mining Atlas Volume 1-2
2 easy to follow maps covering the northern regions of Nevada, guiding the way to such ghost towns as Sutro, Pine Grove, Carson Sink, Sulpher, and many more. Nevada has some of the best ghost towns for exploring in the west. Discover yours today
Easy to follow maps covering the regions of Nevada.
Guiding the way to such ghost towns as Calico, Ballarat, Delmar, Belmont,
and many more. Nevada has some of the best ghost towns for exploring in
the west. Discover yours today.
SP-NGTAVOL1 $16.95
Volume 1 Northern Nevada
SP-NGTAVOL2 $16.95
Volume 2- Southern Nevada and Death Valley
NV Ghost Towns & Mining Camps-
700 photographs and maps both historic and modern make a fascinating detailed and accurately researched history of nearly 600 towns and camps. A must for collectors. Hard bound volume. 471 pages.
SP-NGT
$54.95
Nevada Lost Mines
and
Buried Treasures-
.
The author recounts 74 stories, which include tales of buried coins, bullion
bars, un-recovered stolen bank money, etc. Two color maps show general
localities; 128 pp, Illus.6 x 9 inches.
GG-NLM
$8.95
Compiled by Theron Fox, this informative guide includes an 1881 fold-in map of Nevada with glossary of 800 place names and an 1867 map of Nevada. This handy reference helps locate old mining camps, ghost town sites, mountains, rivers, lakes, camel trails, abandoned roads, springs and water holes.
GG-NTH $5.00
ALL-NEW EDITION! Out From Las Vegas: Adventures A Day Away
Our favorite guide to the great getaways and scenic trips just a
day or less away from downtown Las Vegas. Author Florine Lawlor, a third
generation Nevadan, was born to write about the Silver State. Daughter
of a gold miner who once worked at the now abandoned ghost town of Delamar."
It's hot! Take a look at this gem of a book and begin planning at least a year's worth of day or weekend trips in and around Nevada.
I can guarantee you'll be pleasantly surprised!" -Nancy Gott, freelance
writer/adjunct professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
GG-OFVEG$ 16.95
Nevada Ghost Town Trails-
By
Mickey Broman. 80 pages. Quick reference and guide to 120 ghost towns,
heavily illustrated. 40 maps, index.
GG-NGT $7.95
New Metal Detecting the Hobby-
An excellent general book on metal detecting as a hobby. Thoroughly
covers the types of detectors, how they operate, the types of finds that
can be made, where to search, and more. The general emphasis is on coin
hunting, with other types of detecting briefly covered. Illustrated. 108
pages.
621-0367 $9.95
Placer Gold Deposit AZ-
The Arizona nugget hunters Bible! A catalog of location, geology, and production figures with lists of annotated references pertaining to Arizona’s eighty-seven placer districts.
Includes detailed information relating to the exact location of placer deposits, their thickness, distribution, and average gold content.
If you’re planning a prospecting expedition to Arizona you need a copy
of this book. 103 pgs.
GG-PGA $9.95
Placer Gold Deposits NV-
A must for locating new areas off the beaten path! By Maureen Johnson, includes Map with County by County placer locations marked and color coded by production.
GG-PGN $9.95
Recreational Gold Prospecting for Fun & Profit-
Excellent newer book covering all phases of recreational gold mining with an emphasis on family fun. The information is comprehensive and complete, covering panning, sniping, dredging, metal detecting, drywashing, claim staking, and more.
Ms. Butler obviously knows her subject well, and it is nice to see this information presented from a woman's perspective. Highly recommended! 206 pages, many photos.
GG-RGP
$12.95
Researching and Detecting Ghost Towns-
This 68 page soft cover book answers questions like Where should I detect at the ghost town site and where do I search for my lead. Also Using detectors and more.
600-0199 $5.95
Roadside Geology of AZ-
This book by Halka Chronic is GREAT research book with geologic maps all can understand, 320 pages of usable info!
GG-RGA $18.00
Roadside Geology of Northern CA-
Don Hyndman and Dave Alt's 2000 work, Roadside Geology of Northern & Central California explores that portion of the state's geology in a series of self guided road trips. Even if you don't plan on taking the tours, the well written book is loaded with well described maps, diagrams, and photos.
GG-RGC $20.00
Roadside Geology of UT-
The Roadside Geology series is designed especially for those who have no geologic training. The author presents the main aspects of the state's geology with details furnished by features which can be observed along the highway.
GG-RGU $18.00
Rockhound Handbook-
The
Rockhound's Handbook is an indispensable how-to book for the beginner
and a handy reference guide for the experienced collector. Within the
pages of this well-illustrated guide you will learn how rocks and minerals
are formed, discover what to look for in the field, decide on the best
tools for the job, identify commonly encountered gems and minerals, learn
how to preserve and prepare specimens, and explore the basic aspects of
lapidary. Dimensions are 6" x 9" x 7/16"; 184 pages.
GG-RHH $12.95
Rocks from Space-
This book by O. Richard Norton is a nontechnical introduction to meteorites and meteorite hunting 440 pages of facinating reading!
GG-RFS $32.00
Rocks and Minerals of CA-
The third revision of a popular California guide book that abundantly contains a treasury of maps, pictures, charts, and drawings. This new revision contains 76 pages of rock and mineral locations in California that can be easily pinpointed on topographic maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey. Not only does the third revision include all this but it also still retains the convenient brief summary of the major rocks and minerals characteristics.
GG-RMC $11.95
Stake your Claim-
A step-by-step guide to locating and recording a mining claim. Covers
types of mining claims, public lands open to claim staking, how to research
claims, how to physically stake the claim, and the paperwork required
to file the claim. Also includes basic information on gold deposits to
help narrow the search. The book has a comprehensive list of state and
federal office addresses, and copies of various forms. Illustrated. 8"
x 11" 123 pages.
GG-SYC $19.95
Sterling Legends Lost Dutchman's Mine-
GG-TSL
$9.95
Currently Unavailable
Successful Drywashing-
With over 50 years of experience, Jim Straight, geologist, soils engineer and instructor writes about new techniques, tips and tricks necessary for effective gold recovery in dry washing. Illustraited with tables, charts and more. 50 pages.
JS-SDW $9.95
Take a Closer Look at Discrimination-
By Robert C. Brochett. Learn all about audio and visual discrimination - how to recognize typical responses to all types of targets while metal detecting. 1995, 133pgs.
600-0197 $8.95
The Complete Unabridged Zip Zip-Zip Zip
Mastering Your Nugget Detector and Zip Zip The Advanced Course two classic best-sellers, combined into one book, and updated for the new millennium. Zip Zip, Mastering Your Nugget Detector is the original Zip Zip, this book is all about the basics.
The answers are all inside. Everything the novice to intermediate nugget hunter needs in order to get the most from that nugget hunting machine. This book cuts straight to the heart of why 10% of the nugget hunters are finding 90% of the nuggets. Not only advanced techniques, but advanced thinking to go along with them.
Plus a bonus section, 'Ask the Pros'. Tips from many of today's
top nugget hunting pros, all answering the same question- "What is
the one aspect of nugget hunting that you feel is most important to your
success?"
(Sorry, this book is temporarily unavailable.)
JS-CUZZ
$24.95
The MXT Edge-
The White's MXT is a multi-purpose metal detector that provides great
performance whether you're hunting for coins, searching for antique relics,
or prospecting for gold. This book, The MXT Edge, provides detailed information
on the use, operation, and technology of the White's MXT as well as vital
information on the related topics of ground mineralization and target
metal characteristics. Find more with the MXT by understanding the details
about its audio modes, VDI numbers, ground mineralization tracking and
cancellation systems, search coils, and much more. Filled with charts,
diagrams, undocumented features, tips, and techniques not found anywhere
else, The MXT Edge provides an unparalleled resource for getting the most
from the White's MXT technology. 11" x 8½" spiral bound, 114 pages, 57
figures, 18 tables.
JS-MXTEDGE $24.95
The $3.25 How to Pan for Gold Book-
This complete pocket manual takes you through all the steps in the process of panning for gold. The pictures and text are geared to the novice miner. The information covers facts about gold, equipment, proven panning techniques, and what and where to mine. One of the best little gold panning books available. Illustrated. 4" x 6" 28 pages.
JS-GPB $3.25
Treas Signs,Symbol,Shadow-
Charles A. Kenworthy A comprehensive collection of Spanish signs & symbols with explanations. Ideal for treasure hunters.
A must for deciphering old maps. Illustrated.8"x10" book 64 pages.
GG-SSS
$16.95
Understanding the DFX-
This is an excellent book that details the differences between the XLT and DFX. He aloso details the controls and adjustments that are involved in using this complex machine.
Topics in this book include: new feasures and differences of XLT and DFX, understanding the controls of the DFX, basic adjustments, audio section, GEB/TRAC section, discrimination, display, multifrequency method and conclusion. This book is 144 pages of really great information.
600-0210
$19.95
Unfound Treasures Mexico-
Charles A. Kenworthy. Translated in Spanish and English. A highly informative book on the lost treasures of Mexico, their possible hiding places and clues where to look when searching. The book is half Spanish and half English. 8 x 10 book 96 pages.
GG-UTMEX $16.95
Weekend Gold Miner-
Tells you how to make money in the field on your days off.
GG-WGM $5.95
Where 2 Find Gold in Arizona-
MAPS on every page hand drawn for accuracy! MAPS on every page with directions to the gold site. Roads, trails, camp sites, Federal Forestry, State Forestry and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) FREE-USE gold mining sites indicated in the book and on the maps.
Geological, noble, rare-earth metals and minerals. Rivers, water-runs with placer gravel locations. Rules and regulations for State, Federal and BLM agencies governing dredging, hand panning, metal detecting, gold nugget sniping and rocker sluicing.
ARIZONA is a highly mineralized state with much of its land open
to the public for prospecting and mineral searching. Go into the back-country
with caution!
DT-AZ $22.95
Where 2 Find Gold
in the
Mother Lode-
The
Mother Lode country is still miner and treasure hunter friendly and welcomes
them more than other areas. How and where to find gold in a variety of
Mother Lode counties. 180 pages. (Klein)
GG-FGM
$9.95
Where 2 Find Gold in the Desert-
Want to know where you have the best chance to find gold today?
Jim Klein, veteran prospector, miner and treasure hunter, knows those
secrets!
GG-FGD $7.95
Where 2 Find Gold CA-
This is the only book on the market which has concise, informative descriptions and directions to the gold site. Researched in the field, on the rivers, dredging and hand panning the many water-runs of California. MAPS with directions to the gold site are very accurate. Rare-earth metals are the new fortunes to be discovered.
DT-CA
$22.95
Where 2 Find Gold & Gems NV-
Newly reprinted, this guidebook delves into the history of the most important gold producing areas and offers the modern prospector, rockhound and gem hunter interesting and valuable tips about these districts. Organized by county and mining district – includes maps, descriptive text of mining sites, where and what gems and minerals can be found, and a short history of local ghost towns. 110 pgs.
GG-FGN $8.95
Where 2 Find Gold Northern CA-
This new book reveals the secrets of some of the best gold-bearing ground in Northern California with maps, photos, illustrations and old tales of those who tried their luck at placering for gold years ago.
Learn about prospecting tools such as metal detectors, dry-washers, and how to pan. This book provides the modern day gold seeker with a good description of gold-bearing districts in this portion of the state. 150 pgs
.
GG-FGNCA $10.95
Where to Find Gold in Oregon-
contains maps with directions to gold sites, lots of old mine locations, hand-drawn maps with points of interest to the gold fields and geological information of localities.
DT-OR
$22.95
Where 2 Find Gold Southern CA
This edition has all new maps and added chapter on the Kern River placer area. Good introduction to the gold-bearing areas of Southern California. Also provided is information on what equipment you’ll need along with how to pan, dry-wash, detect, stake a claim, assay and refine gold. Authentic and interesting reading for any gold seeker or history buff. 108 pgs.
GG-FGS
$9.95
Water Hunting: Secrets of the Pros-
By Clive James Clynick. In this informative 92 page book author Clive
James Clynick shares his many years of worldwide detecting experience
with the reader. Topics include: equipment choices and equipment handling,
getting the most from your water detector, site selection and site “reading,”
pulse induction and all-metal methods, understanding shorelines and water
conditions, how to consistently find valuable jewelry in the water, traveling
with equipment, hunting resorts abroad, and an island-by-island guide
to detecting in the Caribbean.
JS-WHSOP $14.95
XLT Field Methods & Custom Programs-
More
field tips for the Spectrum XLT detector. Includes information on custom
programming, along with a dozen custom programs for various applications.
Much of this information will only be of interest to Spectrum owners.
Illustrated. 64 pages.
600-0207 $9.95
XLT Ring Enhancement Programs-
This book concentrates on how to find rings and other jewelry with the Spectrum XLT detector. The majority of the book concentrates on the details of programming the XLT for the best jewelry results. Much of this information will only be of interest to Spectrum owners. Illustrated. 36 pages.
600-0202 $6.95
