New Book by Ron Feldman

[PotBelly Jim]

Ron Feldman has a new book out, about his 50+ year search for the Dutchman. Lots of good history in it, including his time with "Crazy Jake" and Brian Lickman. Muchas Gracias azdave35 for picking up a copy for me at the museum book signing!

I read it pretty quick as it was a good read. I don't want to go into too much detail as it's a new book and I don't want to ruin it for anyone. If you're like me and love the history of the area and LDM searchers in general, I give it five stars.

I didn't see it on Amazon like Ron's earlier books (Crooked Mountain is another one of my favorites) but if you get ahold of the Rock Shop I'm sure they can get a copy in the mail. I don't want to put phone numbers or email addresses in my posts due to internet bots, so just google "mammoth mine rock shop" and scroll down to "contact us" for info.

Anyone else know if there's an online ordering option, pls post. Thanks, Jim

 

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[393stroker]

How much are $ they going for?

 

[PotBelly Jim]

Hi Chuck,

Not sure, Dave got my copy for me. I would try calling them, Ron's probably still hanging around the shop right now, if not someone will be there tomorrow a.m.

PS - here's the website link where you can get the phone number:

https://mammothminerockshop.com/

 

[deducer]

Thanks for the heads up, Jim. Looking forward to getting my hands on a copy. What's the title, btw?

EDIT: "The Lost Dutchman Mine: Evolution of a Treasure Hunter."

New book coming soon

 

[creskol]

Nice website .. Some high dollar rocks!

 

[Gregory E. Davis]

I believe he is asking $25.00 per book? Cordially, Gregory E. Davis

 

[azdave35]

I believe he is asking $25.00 per book? Cordially, Gregory E. Davis

yes...

 

[deducer]

This book is still not available online, anywhere.

 

[azdave35]

This book is still not available online, anywhere.

you have to get it from ron...try to contact him on his website or facebook page

https://mammothminerockshop.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mammothminerockshop1/

 

[deducer]

I got my copy of this book- courtesy of Jim who was very kind to get me a copy, and Dave who mailed it for me. I know it must have killed him to do something for a bleeding heart liberal and an anti-capitalism, progressive.

The book is a good read, it offers a first hand account of the ending of the "wild west" era of dutch-hunting, a time when people were still dynamiting in the mountains and taking potshots at each other, and probably the last quick draw shootout (1973). It offers a glimpse into the well-known characters of that era, Crazy Jake, Al Morrow, Shakespeare-quoting Chuck Aylor, Ted Cox, et al.

It was kind of surprising (although it shouldn't have surprised me) to find out that Crazy Jake was never really interested in the LDM, but did just enough to give the impression that money from investors was actually being put to use. He was out there to fleece investors who had heard of the LDM and had gold in their eyes.

Without revealing too much- I think that the book, especially the ending, really puts an end to the speculation of whether the Pit Mine/Silver Chief ever was the LDM itself.

 

[azdave35]

I got my copy of this book- courtesy of Jim who was very kind to get me a copy, and Dave who mailed it for me. I know it must have killed him to do something for a bleeding heart liberal and an anti-capitalism, progressive.

The book is a good read, it offers a first hand account of the ending of the "wild west" era of dutch-hunting, a time when people were still dynamiting in the mountains and taking potshots at each other, and probably the last quick draw shootout (1973). It offers a glimpse into the well-known characters of that era, Crazy Jake, Al Morrow, Shakespeare-quoting Chuck Aylor, Ted Cox, et al.

It was kind of surprising (although it shouldn't have surprised me) to find out that Crazy Jake was never really interested in the LDM, but did just enough to give the impression that money from investors was actually being put to use. He was out there to fleece investors who had heard of the LDM and had gold in their eyes.

Without revealing too much- I think that the book, especially the ending, really puts an end to the speculation of whether the Pit Mine/Silver Chief ever was the LDM itself.

arthur...glad i could help...this is a time when we should all be sticking together..not worried about each other's political beliefs ..glad you enjoyed ron's book...he did a great job on it.....

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

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