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A treasure chest of information about metal detectors,
techniques, sites, finds and well-kept secrets. This is the best book I
have ever seen on metal detecting and is a great value, for both the
technical content and artistry. This is a beautiful book with full color
glossy pages containing 380 photographs and drawings. There are also
over 1000 photographs of spectacular detectorist finds, and all are in
full color. The "Handbook for Detectorists" has been published
in English, French, German and Dutch. Written from a European
perspective it covers the basics for a beginning detectorist and offers
numerous well-kept secrets for the pros. Gert Gesink, 350 pages, 6 1/2 x
9 1/2 inches with a soft cover.
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Nuggetshooting is the process of using your metal detector to prospect for
gold nuggets. This is an advanced look at the subject that will have
something for metal detectorist at all levels. James McCulloch, 20 pages, soft cover,
8 1/2 x 11 inches.
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Using your metal detector to prospect for lode gold.
All the inside tips on electronic prospecting for lode and residual
placer gold deposits. Jim Straight, 40 pages, soft cover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
inches.
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This is the detailed information you have been looking for. This
covers the equipment, techniques, and the sites for successful metal
detecting in and around water. There is even a section on cleaning and
selling your finds. Andy Sabisch, 109 pages, soft cover,5 1/2 x 8 1/2
inches. |
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Written by a world class metal detectorist this book covers
everything from beginner to pro on beach detecting. The skills and the
techniques to "read a beach", and determine where the
valuables will most likely be located. Donald
A. Barthel, 45 pages, soft cover, 8 1/2 x 11
inches. |
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The author of many treasure hunting books turns his perspective to the
art of finding valuable coins with a metal detector. This is the how and
why of metal detecting for coins. The subtitle ( Using a metal detector
effectively ), says it all. H Glenn
Carson, 62 pages, soft cover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. |
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This is an updated version of the old Coinshooting classic by Carson.
The author of many treasure hunting books turns his perspective to the
art of finding valuable coins with a metal detector. This is a good book
and belongs in the detector library of rookies and pros alike. H Glenn
Carson, 64 pages, soft cover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. |
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Larry Sallee has found over 3000 pieces of gold with his nugget
detectors. He has taken his two prior books, " Zip Zip" and
"Zip Zip, The Advanced Course", and combined them into one
book that has been updated for the new generation of detectors. Larry
Sallee, 277 pages, soft cover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. |
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Finding deep buried treasure or tracing underground cables or pipes
with the Fisher Gemini-3. The Fisher Gemini-3 is a dual box metal
detector designed to find large metal targets at great depth. It can
also be configured to inject a signal onto buried pipes and cables so
that they can be traced on the surface. This book gives you all the
inside info on how to achieve very good results in both cases. Includes
case studies of found treasure. Stephen Ryland, 54 pages, 6 x 9 inches,
soft cover. |
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No matter how you cut it 22,000,000 affluent people can lose a lot of
stuff playing in the sand. This book contains everything you need to
know for successful beach detecting in Southern California. Includes
directions, photographs and ratings on all the best beaches in Southern
California. Information on the effects of storms on these beaches and
detailed information on using tide tables to maximize your success are
also included. Donald
A. Barthel, 58 pages, soft cover, 8 1/2 x 11
inches. |
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The treasure guide to South-East Florida beaches. Includes maps,
check list and ratings on all the best treasure beaches in SE Florida. Need
to add a old Spanish coins or a gold chain to your collection? Then this
is the book you have been looking for. Includes information on the
Spanish trade routes from 1535 to 1821, in which time hundreds of
treasure laden ships sunk in the waters just off these beaches. Donald
A. Barthel and George Robinson, 44 pages, soft cover, 8 1/2 x 11
inches. |
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The treasure guide to South-West Florida beaches plus the Saint
Augustine and Daytona Beach. Everything you need to know for successful
beach hunting in Florida. Includes maps,
check list and ratings on all the best treasure beaches in SW Florida. Donald
A. Barthel, 40 pages, soft cover, 8 1/2 x 11
inches. |
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This
new "how to guide" for dowsing is the best book we have ever seen on
the subject. Covers every aspect of dowsing including simple instructions on
how to build your own dowsing equipment for little or no cost. Richard Webster
has been there and done that. His book is a hands-on approach with everything
you need to know to become a successful dowser. By Richard Webster, 5 1/4 x 8
inches, soft cover with 200 pages
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Jimmy Sierra's latest covers everything
about electronic prospecting and then some. Everything you ever wanted to know about detecting
for gold but didn't know who to ask. Jimmy "Sierra" Normandi, 78
pages, soft cover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.
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Jim Straight's bible for the electronic prospector. This book was originally published in 1992 and was just revised in 2004 to include information on the newest gold prospecting detectors. This new edition has 300 pages loaded with information to help you learn how and where to find gold with a metal detector. Jim Straight, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, soft cover. W-5233 $27.95 |
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Buying the right metal detector is critical in successful treasure
hunting. Ty does a good job of explaining how a metal detector works,
the design criteria of search coils and basic detector controls and
features. He also covers the field use of metal detectors with numerous
hints and tips from the pro. Ty Brook, 85 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches,
soft cover. |
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The
author's long experience in metal detecting is reflected in this straight
forward informative book covering every subject you need to address as a
beginning detectorist. Selecting equipment, site research, target
recovery and accessories are all covered. By Ed Tisdale, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2
inches, soft cover with 102 pages.
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Offers
a better understanding of any metal detector, including the most modern
computerized models. Revised for for field or home study. Charles Garrett,
432 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, soft cover.
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This
classic coin hunting reference has been newly updated to include
information on the new computerized metal detectors. Covers everything
from how detectors work, coil design, and the essentials on how and
where to detect. Charles Garrett, 259 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, soft cover.
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Everything you need to know for successful
treasure hunting in and around water. A fortune in treasure lays in and
around our lakes, rivers and oceans. An absolute must read for anyone
seeking treasure in or near water. Charles Garrett, 463 pages, 5 1/2 x 8
1/2 inches with a soft cover.
W-1505700 $14.95 |
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Lots of new information from the detecting guru Jim Straight
author of the most widely distributed detecting book ever printed, "Follow
the Drywashers". 50 pages.
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The
hobby of metal detecting will help you discover your fountain of youth. Good
exercise, variety, excitement, expectation and adventure from a hobby that is
inexpensive and challenging. By Charles
Garrett, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, soft cover with 140 pages.
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Captured within the pages of this book are the keys to successful
relic hunting. Read about the recoveries of cannon balls and pieces of
eight. Highly readable and profusely illustrated. Ed Fedory, 134 pages, soft cover,
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. |
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Metal detecting in ghost tows and be a lot of fun and very rewarding.
This book is dedicated to the art and skills of researching, locating
and detecting abandoned towns. There is no shortage of sites available
and this book gives you the techniques and insider tips to successfully
search them. Daryl J.R. Townley, 72 pages, soft cover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
inches. |
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Peter Heydelaar covers where and how to find nuggets
in Southern Cal., Southwest AZ., and Australia. Includes a section on meteorites.
Peter Heydelaar, 108 page, soft cover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.
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Knowing the pros and cons of discrimination in detail can help you
achieve more profitable results in your metal detecting adventures. The
knowledge and tips contained in this book can help you dig more good
targets and waste less time digging junk. It is well worth the price and
the time to read this book and have a thorough understanding of how
discrimination works in modern metal detectors. Robert C. Brockett, 132
pages, soft cover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. |
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Treasure
hunting is fun and can be profitable. It is truly a hobby that can pay for
itself. Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit explains how simple it is to find
coins, gold nuggets and buried treasure with a metal detector. By Charles
Garrett, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, soft cover with 204 pages.
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The Urban Treasure Hunter is a clearly written and well illustrated
guide to find, unearth and identify valuable artifacts. Every city
contains countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. These
include lost coins, lost jewelry, hidden caches, historic relics,
antique bottles, and hundreds of other sought-after collectables. Learn
all about the tools of the trade from metal detectors to shovels.
Michael Chaplan, 225 pages, 7 1/2 inches by 9 1/14 inches with a soft
cover. |
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Charles Garrett and Roy Lagal have been prospecting and metal detecting since Moses was a kid. Here they combine those skills into an informative look at finding gold with modern metal detectors. Look in the right places, Search correctly using state of the art equipment and be patient. A great how to book.
Charles Garrett and Roy Lagal, 140 pages, soft cover,5 1/2 x 8 1/2
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This is a great book, well written by an expert detectorist. Covers
every aspect of detecting in water from selecting the right detector, to
choosing the recovery tools to dig the target. Detecting in water offers
unique opportunities and challenges. This book helps you learn the
techniques to take advantage of the opportunities while overcoming the challenges.
Clive James Clynick, 93 pages, soft cover,5 1/2 x 8 1/2
inches. |
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