Gold!Gold!: How and Where to Prospect for Gold

by Joe F. Petralia

An unusually attractive handbook that introduces would-be gold prospecting hobbyists to a bit of gold fever history, basic information on types of deposits, and guidelines on looking for gold in stream bed's and in quartz veins. The author writes informally and engagingly on various techniques of prospecting...a sound buy.--The American Library Association Booklist

Genres: Reference

146 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Edward Guillaume · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great intro for starting a hobby of gold prospecting. Mentions the history, equipment and methods of finding gold.

[Goel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't wait to go to the mountains again and try my luck.

[Joey Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to gold prospecting. Quick review of the history of the major U.S. gold rushes. My kids really liked the pictures. Will make you wanna head for the hills and start panning!