Rockhounding Prospecting Upper Midwest

Author : Jim Magnuson
Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 1591939461
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding & Prospecting: Upper Midwest written by Jim Magnuson and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find success on your rock hunts for popular gems and minerals by selecting the best locations to look for them. Agates, copper, gold—you want to find them! But if you’re searching without a plan, the odds are stacked against you. Whether you’re new to rock hunting or already hold an interest, prospecting is the way to maximize your success. This beginner’s guide by rockhounding expert Jim Magnuson helps you to confidently hunt for a variety of collectible and valuable gems and minerals, including agates, fossils, geodes, and gold. In each chapter, Jim introduces sought-after targets (from Lake Superior Agates to Keokuk Geodes). Then he provides a simple, step-by-step process to finding, collecting, and identifying them in the Upper Midwest. Full-color photographs show the specimens as you’re likely to see them in the field, and range maps tell you if you’re in the right place. Jim points you to locations where you’re allowed to hunt and collect, and he also includes need-to-know information about equipment recommendations, safety, and the legality of collecting. Inside you’ll find: Expert advice: discover what to look for, where to look, and how to prospect Professional photos: see specimens as you’re likely to find them in the field Essential information: learn about collecting rules, safety, and affordable equipment Bonus content: get advice on polishing your finds, metal detecting, and more Perfect for residents and visitors of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, Rockhounding & Prospecting: Upper Midwest is everything you need in one handy guide.

Author : James Magnuson
Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781591939450
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding & Prospecting in the Upper Midwest written by James Magnuson and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative guide takes an in-depth look at the most sought-after treasures of the Upper Midwest and teaches how to find and even prospect for each kind.

Author : June Culp Zeitner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Midwest Gem, Fossil, and Mineral Trails, Great Lakes States written by June Culp Zeitner and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493004697
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook written by Garret Romaine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from “pebble pup” to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you’ll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils—and maybe even gold. Features: * geology basics * popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold * tools of the trade for every level of collector * rules and regulations * polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781493032815
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting written by Garret Romaine and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2019 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the go-to instructional guide for the beginner rockhounder and prospector.

Author : Robert Beard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493028553
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding Wisconsin written by Robert Beard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the mineral-rich region of Wisconsin with veteran rockhound Robert Beard’s Rockhounding Wisconsin and unearth the state’s best rockhounding sites, ranging from popular and commercial sites to numerous lesser-known areas. Featuring an overview of the state’s geologic history as well as a site-by-site guide to the best rockhounding locations, Rockhounding Wisconsin is the ideal resource for rockhounds of all ages and experience levels.

Author : Shufunotomo Co. Ltd.,
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462922694
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing Origami Dinosaurs written by Shufunotomo Co. Ltd., and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-08 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing Origami Dinosaurs Ebook is the instructions for 10 amazing origami dinosaur models! This book includes 32 highly realistic tear-out folding papers along with information on your favorite dinosaurs, including: Tyrannosaurus Rex--A true monster in all its fearsome glory Velociraptor--Clever and fast, these hunters could run up to roughly 40 mph Brontosaurus--The "thunder lizard" reached up to 72 feet in length, despite being a strict vegan Triceratops--Known for its intimidating horns and bony frill Pteranodon--A genus containing the largest flying reptiles, some boasting a wingspan of over 23 feet Spinosaurus--The largest of all carnivores, topping even Tyrannosaurus Rex, with a large, spiny sail Stegosaurus--A heavy herbivore with distinctive bony plates rising from its back and a nasty spiked club tail And more! This book is recommended for those who have some experience with origami folding. Children under 14 will need the help of an adult to complete these intermediate level projects. Land-dwellers, sea creatures and flyers--there are models here for every dinosaur lover to enjoy!

Author : Lars W. Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507215282
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rockhounding for Beginners written by Lars W. Johnson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You’ve already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to techniques for safely cleaning, cutting, polishing, and caring for the best samples. Complete with full-color photos to help you identify each rock and mineral wherever you find them, this guide has all the rockhounding information you need whether you’re ready to get down and dirty or simply want to learn more from the comfort of your couch.

Author : Garret Romaine
Publisher : Falcon Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781493018970
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gold Panning California written by Garret Romaine and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 2017 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gold Panning California is the premiere reference source for anyone who is interested in getting started or continuing their gold prospecting in California. Containing accurate, up-to-date prospecting information for all known panning areas in California. The write-ups for each locale include driving directions, GPS coordinates, historical information, land ownership restrictions, full-color photos, and geological background. Features include: -Full-color images -GPS coordinates -Geology basics -Tools of the trade for every level of collector -Rules and regulations -Polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures

Author : James Magnuson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781591938736
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gemstone Tumbling, Cutting, Drilling and Cabochon Making written by James Magnuson and published by . This book was released on 2018-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gemstones are naturally beautiful, but you can make them glisten and shine. This beginner's guide covers all the techniques you need to know: tumbling, cutting, face polishing and more. It pertains to a wide range of popular gemstones, from agates to turquoise, and it provides information about recommended equipment and supplies. Plus, it introduces jewelry making with seven projects. By following the authors' simple approach, you'll create finished stones worthy of displaying, selling or making into jewelry.