Recreational Gold Prospecting for Fun & Profit (Paperback)

~ Gail Butler (Author), Paul D. Morrison (Editor)

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Product Description

Knowing where to look for gold is a well-kept secret-and a fun, exciting escape from our hectic daily lives. This entertaining, well-written book is for those who have ever thought about looking for gold as a hobby. If you're just starting out in gold prospecting, this is the book for you. Here are straightforward and complete answers to all of your questions about where to go, what to bring, what to do when you get there, and also when you get back home with your new-found gold. The author's vast experience in outdoor recreation and "user-friendly" writing style will help you get ready to enjoy a great family activity that's loaded with fun and profit! Complete with text describing the basic geology properties of gold.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Gem Guides Book Co (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935182985
• ISBN-13: 978-0935182989
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #127,247 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finding gold in books about finding gold, January 29, 2006

By	Winston 1874 "WLSC1874" (Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews

In preparation for an upcoming fulfillment of my dad's lifelong desire to do "real" gold prospecting, I researched many articles on Gold Prospecting, visited Sutters' Gold Discovery State Park on a recent vacation to Northern California, and purchased various books on the subject. This book, Recreational Gold Prospecting for Fun & Profit, seemed to encompass the most information and give good, solid advice that resonated through other sources. I've always wondered why anyone would shared their prospecting secrets - but the author comes across as a true advocate. Having been involved in other pursuits (elected public office, karate, guest speaker at PSU, etc.), I have found that the best advice is given by those who truely appreciate the activity and feel that they owe others the benefit of their experiences. Gail appears to be such a mentor to all of us want-to-bes. I would recommend this book be one of your initial sources on gold prospecting.

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Profit is too large a word, September 17, 2003

By	Jack Purcell (Placitas, NM USA) - See all my reviews

I've never broken even over many years of prospecting and searching for the Lost Adams Diggings. But I wouldn't trade a moment of it. This book will help the reader by giving an excuse to go into the wilderness. The first time you look into the bottom of a pan and see glitter will be a moment you'll remember the remainder of your life. Buy it and do it!

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars She Makes It Fun, January 4, 2003

By	Michael C Furness (Exeter, NH United States) - See all my reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed Gail Butler's book. Sometimes I felt as if I was there with here. Its an easy read and very instructional. It makes me want to go to California or Arizona and start digging, panning and nugget detecting. If you have only been coin shooting and want to know what it is like to prospect and detect for gold this book is a great one. Read it.