what book ?

[potsherd_creek]

There are plenty of books on probable gold locations, where to find gold in CO, AZ, CA etc. What non locality book would you recommend for prospector techniques and areas to better look in rivers and creeks with some illustration. I have read A LOT on TNet with some good info but would like one book on the subject.

 

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[N-Lionberger]

My first book on the the subject was Gold Finding Secrets by Edwin P Morgan, its pretty old school.

 

[Reed Lukens]

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Or happy anyway

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https://www.amazon.com/Anybodys-Gol...s="Anybody's+gold"+book&qid=1611091612&sr=8-2

 

[N-Lionberger]

Except for maybe a little bit of legal info and tidbits on detecting as far as I can tell Gold Mining In The 21st Century and Gold Mining in the 1980ies are basically the same book.

 

[claypile]

My first book on the the subject was Gold Finding Secrets by Edwin P Morgan, its pretty old school.

But still, We read it.

 

[potsherd_creek]

Thanks all for the recommendations, I will start with Edwin Morgan's book, got a used copy coming, $6.75 shipped. I live below the Virginia gold/pyrite belt and above the gold bearing Carolina slate belt.
Probably not much where I am going to start, my plan is if I can pan even a minuscule amount, enough to pay for the pans in the first few outings, then I will buy a sluice. I am not poor, rather comfortable but feel I should start out with the basics.
If I don't find much around these parts, at least I will have learned the basics of prospecting and can then travel. Virginia used to be a top gold producing state, then I hear something happened in 1849. Them must have been a tough bunch !!

 

[Xiancero]

Oh yes, the book "Gold Finding Secrets" was the best I've ever read on the subject

 

[Goodyguy]

There are plenty of books on probable gold locations, where to find gold in CO, AZ, CA etc. What non locality book would you recommend for prospector techniques and areas to better look in rivers and creeks with some illustration. I have read A LOT on TNet with some good info but would like one book on the subject.

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[Duckshot]

My first book on the the subject was Gold Finding Secrets by Edwin P Morgan, its pretty old school.

I got that book. Morgan is a decent writer, but I wish he would have said more about rocker box aprons.

 

[russau]

Why not try " Fist Full Of Gold" by Chris Ralph $29. 95 and I got mine autographed while I was at it ! Chris Ralph PO Box 3104 Reno , Nevada 89502

 

[KevinInColorado]

Yes Russ! chris’ book is the best for technique.

 

[lostcoast]

As far as older but relevant books go, the three I always see mentioned are:

Prospecting and Operating Small Gold Placers by William F. Boericke
Handbook for Prospectors by Richard Pearl
Prospector's Field-Book and Guide by H.S. Osborn

Haven't heard of Gold Finding Secrets before, thanks for that. Will check it out.

 

[russau]

Good Guy posted some great books to read and don't forget your state's Department of Resources and lots of free to maybe a minimal cost for LOT'S of already done book's and reports of your state's resources. !