charlotte49er
Sr. Member
- Jun 2, 2011
- 252
- 52
- Detector(s) used
- XP DEUS, DetectorPro Pirate Pro & Headhunter Wader, Fisher F2, F4, F75, Tesoro Compadre, Silver Umax, Vaquero, Cortes, Nugget Snoop & Falcon MD20
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
Going on a paid search is fine. However, if you want to find treasure on your own here are 2 books you need to read.
1)How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting: From Lead Generation to Vetting Paperback by Otto von Helsing (Author)
Treasure hunting is all about research. Jars of gold coins are hard to find. Even harder if the treasure hunter doesn't do proper research. Ever wanted to learn how to find virgin coinhunting spots? Or get leads on buried caches of coins? The research methods are presented herein, but only for those who want to learn the craft. Within these pages you will find wisdom and knowledge of how to do proper research for treasure hunting and metal detecting. Written by a seasoned professional who is retiring from the field and wants to show others how to be great at researching treasure leads and coinhunting sites. Chapters of interest: -Obtaining Treasure Leads -Purging Treasure Leads -A Primer on Internet Searching -Research Tools -Authority Rank or "Should I trust that guy?" -Map Resources -Geneology -State Library -Research Workflow -How to Do Proper Reconnaissance -Treasure Sense and Common Sense -Hunt Locally, Research Locally -Record Keeping -Example Workflows -Wizard's First Rule and the KGC 214 pages
2) North Carolina: The WPA Guide to the Old North State Paperback by William S. Powell (Introduction)
This is a 601 page hardback book with dust jacket titled NORTH CAROLINA: The WPA Guide to the Old North State with a new introduction by William S. Powell. Published by the University of South Carolina Press in 1988. Illustrated with maps and vintage black and white photographs. Bookseller since 1995 (ULBDRM#2-top-middle) rareviewbooks
This book was done under the WPA program during the Depression. FDR put to work writers, editors and publishers from every state in the US (Only 48 states during the 30's as Hawaii & Alaska were yet to join the union.) This book researches the entire history of the state (Each state has it's own book.) from the time it was a colony, until the 20th Century. Chapters are arranged by county.
So if you are interested in forging your own detecting sites rather than follow others, then these books are for you. IMO.
1)How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting: From Lead Generation to Vetting Paperback by Otto von Helsing (Author)
Treasure hunting is all about research. Jars of gold coins are hard to find. Even harder if the treasure hunter doesn't do proper research. Ever wanted to learn how to find virgin coinhunting spots? Or get leads on buried caches of coins? The research methods are presented herein, but only for those who want to learn the craft. Within these pages you will find wisdom and knowledge of how to do proper research for treasure hunting and metal detecting. Written by a seasoned professional who is retiring from the field and wants to show others how to be great at researching treasure leads and coinhunting sites. Chapters of interest: -Obtaining Treasure Leads -Purging Treasure Leads -A Primer on Internet Searching -Research Tools -Authority Rank or "Should I trust that guy?" -Map Resources -Geneology -State Library -Research Workflow -How to Do Proper Reconnaissance -Treasure Sense and Common Sense -Hunt Locally, Research Locally -Record Keeping -Example Workflows -Wizard's First Rule and the KGC 214 pages
2) North Carolina: The WPA Guide to the Old North State Paperback by William S. Powell (Introduction)
This is a 601 page hardback book with dust jacket titled NORTH CAROLINA: The WPA Guide to the Old North State with a new introduction by William S. Powell. Published by the University of South Carolina Press in 1988. Illustrated with maps and vintage black and white photographs. Bookseller since 1995 (ULBDRM#2-top-middle) rareviewbooks
This book was done under the WPA program during the Depression. FDR put to work writers, editors and publishers from every state in the US (Only 48 states during the 30's as Hawaii & Alaska were yet to join the union.) This book researches the entire history of the state (Each state has it's own book.) from the time it was a colony, until the 20th Century. Chapters are arranged by county.
So if you are interested in forging your own detecting sites rather than follow others, then these books are for you. IMO.
