Fee Mining and Rockhounding Adventures in the West
Author : James Martin Monaco
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,14 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 9781889786384
Fee Mining and Mineral Adventures in the Eastern U.S.
Author : James Martin Monaco
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,59 MB
Release : 2004
Category : East (U.S.)
ISBN : 9781889786278
Book Description
For mineral enthusiasts or family vacationers, this unique guide is a treasure trove of interesting sites to see and things to do related to rocks and minerals, gemstones, crystals, fossils, gold and other treasures. Covers 31 eastern states--north, south and mid-west. Fee Mining sites for rockhounds, museums, cave and cavern tours, historic and natural points of interest. Includes maps, contacts, facility info. and equipment needed. 270 total sites to visit.
Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America
Author : Patti Polk
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1440237514
Book Description
Treasures of the Earth From the author of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals and one of the leading agate collectors in the world, comes this comprehensive guide to collecting agates and jaspers, the most sought after types of collectible rocks on the market today. Designed with all beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced enthusiasts, Collecting Agates and Jaspers helps rockhounds discover these treasures of North America. • The only book on agates and jaspers to offer values. • Featuring nearly 700 beautiful color pictures, descriptions and technical information, the book provides an easy-to-use, quick reference format perfect for home and field. • Organized by U.S. states and provinces in Canada and Mexico, with introductions pinpointing each area's best spots and what you can find there.
Exploring and Mining Gems and Gold in the West
Author : Fred Rynerson
Publisher : Naturegraph Pub
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 17,86 MB
Release : 2003-06-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780911010602
Book Description
An old time prospector's adventures in the early 1900s told with verve and humor with useful hints on how to locate minerals and gems from San Diego to Yuma, Arizona.
Rockhounding Idaho
Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 18,94 MB
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 149303412X
Book Description
A complete guide to finding, collecting, and preparing the state’s gems & minerals Rockhounding Idaho is a must-have book for anyone interested in collecting rocks, minerals, fossils, and gold in the Gem State. Completely up-to-date with over 200 GPS coordinates in ninety-nine collecting locales, it covers popular and widely known fee-dig operations as well as four-wheel-drive adventures into the desert, and long winding drives through the mountains. The result is a complete and accurate guide to the state’s vast riches. The author—a long-time field collector in the Pacific Northwest and an award-winning writer—clearly explains the broad outlines of Idaho’s many collecting locales and mining districts, and provides an appreciation for the geology underneath. You can use this guide to plan expeditions straight across the state or to devise looping road trips that cover a single region in great detail. From agates to zeolites, from garnets to gold, Rockhounding Idaho is the ideal resource for rockhounds of all ages and experience levels. Look inside to find: • Maps and detailed site descriptions with directions • Suggested tools and techniques • Land-use regulations and legal restrictions • Information on nearby camping
Rockhounding Arizona
Author : Gerry Blair
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 28,9 MB
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 146174587X
Book Description
Rockhounding Arizona includes more than seventy of Arizona’s best rockhounding sites and their emblematic activities, from jasper hunting in the historic mining district near Bagdad to searching for gold in the Superstition Mountains and digging for turquoise at the foot of the Hieroglyphic Range. Rockhounding Arizona covers popular and commercial sites as well as little-known areas. It describes where to view mineral specimens and prehistoric artifacts at Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest national parks, as well as on tribal lands. Brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals, this handy reference also includes maps, and directions to each site as well as to museums, rock shops, and major tracts of public land. For the beginner, it offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby. For the expert, it is an outstanding guide and sourcebook.
The Rockhound's Handbook
Author : James R. Mitchell
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 39,68 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Book Description
Learn about rock and mineral formation, tools, identification, finding minerals in the field, legal aspects, preparation and preservation, cutting and polishing, and making jewelry from your finds. Numerous illustrations and B/W photos.
A Gold Hunter's Experience
Author : Chalkley J. Hambleton
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 40,7 MB
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
This book is an enthralling memoir by Chalkley J. Hambleton, chronicling his quest for gold in Colorado during the mid-19th century. Unlike many others, Hambleton invested in mining equipment and joined a group of fellow gold hunters, making his journey westward an intriguing tale of determination and perseverance. He vividly describes the harsh reality of crossing the Oregon Trail and encountering the Sioux and Pawnee, but also the breathtaking beauty of the land. Hambleton's observations about the mining process, miner communities, and his own personal experiences make for a fascinating read that dispels misconceptions about the gold rush era.
Agate Hunting Made Easy
Author : James Magnuson
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,18 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781591933267
Book Description
This book provides step-by-step instructions for finding and identifying Lake Superior Agates.
Rockhounding Montana
Author : Montana Hodges
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 30,28 MB
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 149301448X
Book Description
With this informative, fully updated and revised guide, you can explore the mineral-rich region of Montana. It describes the state's best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commerical sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also descirbes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs around the state. This is truly a complete guide to popular collecting sites in Montana and source-book brimming with advice that can be of use to both the novice and the experienced rockhounder.
