A mother lode of tourmaline on a mountain in Newry, a billion dollar discover of copper and zinc in Aroostook County, and mammoth pockets of amethyst in Stow are only a few of these Maine Mining Adventures. For the beginner, there are easy to follow instructions on how and where to find minerals and gold. Many locations are listed, and seasoned miners generously give advice and guidance.
| |||||||||||||||
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
Stevens captures the drama of some of the best of these finds with a polished and perceptive writing style. His interviews with the miners, gem cutters, artisans and collectors who make up the "gem scene" make you feel as if you're right at their workbench, kitchen table or looking over their shoulder as a blast is touched off. -- Douglas Watts, Maine Times, October 14, 1994
Stevens captures the drama with a polished and perceptive writing style. The result is a window of the world of mining in Maine. -- Maine Times, November 1997
Stevens captures the drama with a polished and perceptive writing style. The result is a window of the world of mining in Maine. -- Maine Times, November 1997
From the Publisher
C.J. Stevens, who introduced gold mining to so many with his book "The Next Bend in the River," and treasure hunting in "The Buried Treasures of Maine" presents a wide range of action with a background of the rivers, mountains and beaches of Maine. It is the world of minerals and metals. For the beginner and the veteran rockhound alike - the door to a great adventure.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you are interested in mining gemstones ...,
By
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Maine Mining Adventures (Paperback)
Excellent book on the mining experience in Maine for semi-precious tourmmaline. We couldn't put it down and enjoyed every story. It made us want to visit those places (great for the Maine tourist trade!)
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
First Sentence:
"C.J. Stevens, this is Gary Howard." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
morganite crystal, mineral hunters, mineral hunting, mineral localities, mineral quarry, mineral collecting, mineral club, mineral shop, mineral collectors, mining partner, mineral store, mineral shows, smoky quartz, mineral specimens Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Swift River, Mount Mica, Frank Perham, Bennett Quarry, West Paris, Dunton Quarry, Deer Hill, Ron Holden, Gary Howard, New Hampshire, Bald Mountain, Oxford County, Ronald Holden, Gold Brook, Jane Perham, Mount Apatite, New York, Woodrow Thompson, Charlie Bragg, Dick Nevel, Jay Windover, Jean Blakemore, John Raymond, Dennis Creaser, Priscilla Chavarie New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
"C.J. Stevens, this is Gary Howard." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
morganite crystal, mineral hunters, mineral hunting, mineral localities, mineral quarry, mineral collecting, mineral club, mineral shop, mineral collectors, mining partner, mineral store, mineral shows, smoky quartz, mineral specimens Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Swift River, Mount Mica, Frank Perham, Bennett Quarry, West Paris, Dunton Quarry, Deer Hill, Ron Holden, Gary Howard, New Hampshire, Bald Mountain, Oxford County, Ronald Holden, Gold Brook, Jane Perham, Mount Apatite, New York, Woodrow Thompson, Charlie Bragg, Dick Nevel, Jay Windover, Jean Blakemore, John Raymond, Dennis Creaser, Priscilla Chavarie New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 14
books:
See all 14 books this book cites
5
books
cite this book:
- The Next Bend In The River by C. J. Stevens in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- One Day With a Goat Herd by C. J. Stevens in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson on page 168
- Treasure Island (Classic Library) by Robert Louis, III Stevenson on page 168
- Treasure Island by Louis Robert Stevenson on page 168
See all 14 books this book cites
- The Buried Treasures of Maine by C. J. Stevens in Front Matter
- Storyteller : A Life of Erskine Caldwell by C. J. Stevens in Front Matter
- The Buried Treasures of Maine by C. J. Stevens in Front Matter
- The Supernatural Side of Maine by C. J. Stevens in Front Matter
- The Cornish Nightmare: D.H. Lawrence in Cornwall by C. J. Stevens in Back Matter
Books on Related Topics
(learn more)
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
