Memoirs of a Maine Gold Hunter (Paperback)

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Product Description

The author and his wife began panning for gold in 1978, and this would lead to a host of other treasure-related explorations in Maine. They collected minerals, metal detected, and met many ingenious and colorful personalities committed to treasure hunting. These memoirs promise captivating reading for all who love outdoor adventures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: John Wade, Publisher (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882425227
• ISBN-13: 978-1882425228
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #606,016 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this storytelling immensely, April 30, 2007

By	Rhonda (ME, USA) - See all my reviews

I have not read all of C. J. Stevens' books but this is the second of the gold books I read. Maybe if you have read and re-read his other books you might get some duplication, especially considering this is a 'memoir.'

Obviously the previous reviewer enjoyed Mr. Stevens' other books enough to re-read them several times, so I think that tells you something. For someone who has not read all of his earlier books, this book was a great read, and a serious candidate for rereading!

5.0 out of 5 stars Profile of an ardent treasure hunter, May 6, 2007

By	Leslie Wordsmith (U.S.) - See all my reviews

This is not a book for the unadventurous! It made me want to pack my gear, grab my metal detector, gold pan, digging tools, etc. and take off.
Those commited to the search for buried treasures will feel likewise. I warmly recommend this book to all of them.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I want my $12 back, January 6, 2006

By	Conan "Conan" (Maine) - See all my reviews

I mean, talk about lazy. I know the guy has bills to pay, but everything in this book is simply rehashed from his previous books. Sometimes word for word. There is absolutely nothing new in this book. I loved Next Bend in the River and Buried Treasures of Maine. I've read and reread them several times. But, if you've already read the others, don't waste your time on this.