Prospecting for Gold in California: Panning, Dredging and Metal Detection on Public Access Sites

by Alton Pryor

Americans have been intrigued with the idea of finding gold deposits since the California Gold Rush of 1848. There is a thrill to finding that first nugget in your pan, and an even bigger thrill at finding larger and larger nuggets.There are new metal detectors and dry washing equipment that make gold panning easier, even in arid areas where water is not available.Gold prospecting has become family affairs. It's a hobby that will bring the family...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0692438092
• ISBN13: 9780692438091
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Stagecoach Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"