Where to Find Gold in Northern California [Paperback]

James Klein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2000

The important role that Northern California played in the Gold Rush history is often overlooked. But significant quantities of gold were found and mined there and it's still there to be found - if you know its secrets...Gold is everywhere - it accumulates in particular kinds of areas under predictable conditions. Time and the forces of nature gather gold flakes and nuggets in hiding places that can be located by prospectors who know where to look and what to look for. Jim Klein, veteran prospector, miner and treasure hunter, knows those secrets and shares them with you in this book. Take a trip with Jim through some of the most beautiful gold bearing country you will ever see. Visit old mines and ghost towns and hear the tales of lost treasure. Learn about the techniques and equipment used by the old timers and today's modern gold seekers. Try your luck with a gold pan, dredge or metal detector. With Jim's help, you too may know the thrill of "showing color." This book features the known gold-bearing areas of Northern California - organized by county with maps, directions, tips on where to look, and the history and tales of each area. A technical glossary, equipment instructions and photos provide ease in your prospecting adventure. Learn how to stake a claim and what to do if you do strike gold. Where to Find Gold in Northern California is the essential prospecting book for all treasure hunters! The author, James Klein, is a popular gold prospecting author and has written other titles, such as Where to Find Gold in the Desert, Where to Find Gold in Southern California and How to Find Gold.

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Gem Guides Book Co (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889786055
• ISBN-13: 978-1889786056
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Deceptive Title- Doesn't Include the "Gold Country", March 16, 2008

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I was really excited to get this book. As a recreational gold prospector I was looking for new areas near where I live in the heart of gold country to go panning. I live in Placer Country (which i consider Northern California) and there is nothing in this book anywhere near my area or surrounding areas like Nevada County, El Dorado County, Amador and South on Hwy 49. When the title says Northern California, they near extreme Northern California- Butte, Del Norte, Humbolt, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou and Trinity counties. There is a small section on other areas which includes San Francisco and Monterey Counties, (coastal areas) The author also mentions Sacramento County being an important place because of the discovery of gold, when gold was actually discovered in Coloma in El Dorado county - based on that I would guess that other information may not be that accurate.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, January 26, 2011

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This review is from: Where to Find Gold in Northern California (Paperback)

Could have more specific information in regards to locations (i.e. GPS coordinates, links on Google Earth Satellite, etc.) but overall not a bad reference...