Panning Gold: What The Beginner Needs To Know (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258373948)

Panning Gold: What The Beginner Needs To Know is a comprehensive guidebook written by Jack Douglas for those who are new to the art of gold panning. The book covers all the essential topics that a beginner needs to know, including the history of gold panning, the equipment required, the techniques used, and the best locations to find gold. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of gold panning. The first chapter provides an introduction to the history of gold panning and its importance in the gold rush era. The second chapter covers the necessary equipment required for gold panning, including pans, classifiers, and sluice boxes. The third chapter delves into the techniques used for gold panning, including the proper way to hold and shake a pan, how to identify gold in the pan, and how to remove unwanted materials. The fourth chapter discusses the different types of gold deposits and the best locations to find gold, including rivers, streams, and creeks. The fifth chapter provides tips and tricks for successful gold panning, such as how to read the water, how to use a snuffer bottle, and how to work in a team. The final chapter covers the legal and ethical considerations of gold panning, including permits, environmental impact, and respecting private property.Overall, Panning Gold: What The Beginner Needs To Know is an informative and practical guidebook that provides all the necessary information for anyone interested in exploring the exciting world of gold panning.Written Especially For Beginner Prospectors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jack Douglas
ISBN-10: 1258373947
ISBN-13: 9781258373948
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2012
Pages: 34
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d