Books and videos for the rock collector, gold prospector and treasure hunter.

Arizona Military Installations: 1752 - 1922

Diagrams, drawings, and histories of the presidios, camps and forts which played such a significant role in the struggle to settle the Arizona Territory. Nearing, 59 pages.

W-5273 $20.00

Early Mining Days California Gold Country: The Story Behind The Scenery

Stunning, full-color pictorial to the places and faces of the California Gold Rush, Explores the 125 miles long Mother Lode region extending along the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Paher, 48 pages.

W-5283 $7.95

Exploring And Mining Gems And Gold In The West

An old time prospector's adventures in the early 1900's told with verve and humor with useful hints on how to locate minerals and gems from San Diego to Yuma, Arizona. Rynerson, 204 pages.

W-5288 $8.95

Forts Of The West

This work is an alphabetically arranged list of military forts, presidios, and posts west of the Mississippi up to 1898. Information provided for each location includes the name of the facility, date established, and the present status or date of abandonment Illustrated with maps and historic photos. Robert w. Frazer, 246 pages, 5 x 8 inch soft cover.

W-4605 $15.95

Gold Dust

Gold Dust tells the authentic story of the forty-niners in all its sweep, color, and variety. As the miners and panners dug, fought, and toiled for their yellow dust, the luster of the dream gradually tarnished. True stories of the gold rush and the people that made it happen, both factual and entertaining. Donald Dale Jackson, 359 pages, 6 x 9 inches, soft cover.

W-4604 $8.95

Historical Atlas of the Outlaw West

A state-by-state and town-by-town guide to the infamous acts of outlaws and desperados west of the Mississippi. Hundreds of hold-ups, gun fights, and other incidents are brought to life in lively, informative narratives illustrated by historic photos. This is a great research tool for the treasure hunter and metal detectorist. Historic maps are included. John Brooks, 232 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, soft cover.

W-4606 $17.95

The Old West Trivia Book

Page turning questions and historic photos describe everything from the Pony Express and the gold rush to Calamity Jane and the Colt Revolver. Both factual and entertaining. Bullis, 160 pages.

W-5310 $9.95

This Was Mining In The West

David W. Pearson has produced this beautiful 166 page collection of some of the best old photographs of the old timers, boom towns, and mines. Many of these photographs are unique in their depiction of the ordinary activities of the gold rush days. Includes many color photographs of old mining equipment and relics. Covers the west from California to North Dakota with 225 pictures. Includes modern color pictures and estimated value of mining collectables. David W. Pearson, 8 1/2 x 11 inches, 166 pages, soft cover.

W-6035 $24.95