2 books you must have.......

charlotte49er

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Going on a paid search is fine. However, if you want to find treasure on your own here are 2 books you need to read.

1)How to Research for Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting: From Lead Generation to Vetting Paperback by Otto von Helsing (Author)

Treasure hunting is all about research. Jars of gold coins are hard to find. Even harder if the treasure hunter doesn't do proper research. Ever wanted to learn how to find virgin coinhunting spots? Or get leads on buried caches of coins? The research methods are presented herein, but only for those who want to learn the craft. Within these pages you will find wisdom and knowledge of how to do proper research for treasure hunting and metal detecting. Written by a seasoned professional who is retiring from the field and wants to show others how to be great at researching treasure leads and coinhunting sites. Chapters of interest: -Obtaining Treasure Leads -Purging Treasure Leads -A Primer on Internet Searching -Research Tools -Authority Rank or "Should I trust that guy?" -Map Resources -Geneology -State Library -Research Workflow -How to Do Proper Reconnaissance -Treasure Sense and Common Sense -Hunt Locally, Research Locally -Record Keeping -Example Workflows -Wizard's First Rule and the KGC 214 pages

2) YOUR STATE: The WPA Guide to YOUR STATE Paperback.

This book was done under the WPA program during the Depression. FDR put to work writers, editors and publishers from every state in the US (Only 48 states during the 30's as Hawaii & Alaska were yet to join the union.) This book researches the entire history of the state (Each state has it's own book.) from the time it was a colony, until the 20th Century. Chapters are arranged by county.

So if you are interested in forging your own detecting sites rather than follow others, then these books are for you. IMO.
 

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gunsil

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In my opinion the best books on treasure hunting are "Treasure Hunter's Manual" #6 and #7 by Karl Von Mueller. Hard to find these days, but still the best. I doubt Otto has any info not already gone over in Karl's books. The WPA books sound like a good idea, thanks. In my area there are a couple of old books on my county history in detail, one written in the 1830s. I think many local libraries probably have similar books for their counties.
 

TerryC

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ZIP ZIP...... 'nough said TTC
 

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charlotte49er

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In my opinion the best books on treasure hunting are "Treasure Hunter's Manual" #6 and #7 by Karl Von Mueller. Hard to find these days, but still the best. I doubt Otto has any info not already gone over in Karl's books. The WPA books sound like a good idea, thanks. In my area there are a couple of old books on my county history in detail, one written in the 1830s. I think many local libraries probably have similar books for their counties.

Karl's #6 & #7 are 2 of the books Von Helsing recommends.

BTW, these are available from Amazon. (Just to be clear that I'm NOT selling them. Verboten on this site!)
 

s.c.shooter

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I have Karls #7 and also a first edition of his Treasure Encyclopedia . Great books! Where can I get a copy of the state guide?
 

Dave Rishar

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I have Karls #7 and also a first edition of his Treasure Encyclopedia . Great books! Where can I get a copy of the state guide?

Try Google Shopping. Depending on your state, it might be rather expensive. I found the Washington guide on both Amazon and Ebay.

Google Play appears to have electronic versions available for a significantly lower price.
 

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