Gold Prospecting
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few pursuits capture the raw spirit of adventure and fortune-seeking quite like the hunt for gold, and Gold Prospecting by Derrick Stone and Doug Stone is the definitive practical guide for anyone ready to take up the challenge. This comprehensive handbook walks the reader through the essential techniques, tools, and geological knowledge required to locate and recover gold in the field, from understanding alluvial deposits and reef formations to mastering the art of panning and detecting. Part field manual, part historical chronicle, it situates the modern prospector within a rich tradition of gold rushes and frontier exploration that shaped nations and economies. Written with the authority of seasoned practitioners, the authors present their instruction in clear, accessible prose that speaks equally to the weekend hobbyist and the serious fossicker. Published as part of the Periwinkle Colour Series, the volume is enriched with vivid colour photography that brings the geological and practical elements to life on the page. Whether you are drawn by the science, the history, or simply the irresistible lure of striking it rich, this guide will leave you scanning every riverbed and rocky outcrop with newly trained eyes.
Author: Derrick Stone, Doug Stone
Format: Paperback
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few pursuits capture the raw spirit of adventure and fortune-seeking quite like the hunt for gold, and Gold Prospecting by Derrick Stone and Doug Stone is the definitive practical guide for anyone ready to take up the challenge. This comprehensive handbook walks the reader through the essential techniques, tools, and geological knowledge required to locate and recover gold in the field, from understanding alluvial deposits and reef formations to mastering the art of panning and detecting. Part field manual, part historical chronicle, it situates the modern prospector within a rich tradition of gold rushes and frontier exploration that shaped nations and economies. Written with the authority of seasoned practitioners, the authors present their instruction in clear, accessible prose that speaks equally to the weekend hobbyist and the serious fossicker. Published as part of the Periwinkle Colour Series, the volume is enriched with vivid colour photography that brings the geological and practical elements to life on the page. Whether you are drawn by the science, the history, or simply the irresistible lure of striking it rich, this guide will leave you scanning every riverbed and rocky outcrop with newly trained eyes.