Prospecting books?

Staroleum · Nov 17, 2005

Does anybody have any favorite prospecting books they would recommend?

I like to learn about the history and geology of the places I visit (~particularly the history and geology associated with mineralized areas), but I also want to acquire a good basic knowledge of geology.

I am currently reading "Modern Prospecting" by Roger McPherson, and I've been finding it both educational and entertaining - it's well written!

And, I love just about anything that helps inspire me to get out and dig around in the dirt and rocks.

Best,
S.

dave wiseman · Nov 23, 2005

Hello,try Handbook for Prospectors..by richard Pearl or older editions by Von Bernewitz,been in print for over 75 years,And any gold books by the famous old australian legend Ion Idreiss.For simpler basic stuff tryJack Black.many soft cover books by him. Dave

feralmitch · Dec 1, 2005

One more worth reading is : "The Handbook for the Alaskan Prospector" By Wolff.
It is from the early 1960's, so some of the book? is not relevant to today, but the
main bulk of the text is PURE GOLD.
Anything by Karl Von Mueller. He is a personal favorite of mine from way back in the
1930's...you can't go wrong with his works (in my opinion).
Good Skill to You,
? Mitch

feralmitch · Dec 3, 2005

Also,...Anything by Jim Straight. How could I Forget to recommend him

He has written many articles and posts on the web forums a lot. He loves to teach and share his knowledge...a graduate of Mackay(MS?) School of the Mines in Reno and practical field experience.
? "Advanced Prospecting and? Detecting for Hardrock Gold"? is one of his books that is a MUST Read, I.M.O..
? ?Feralmitch

dave wiseman · Dec 12, 2005

Hey Feralmitch,I see on another forum you mention Melones lake,I'm just up the road in Angels Camp.Where are you located?? Dave

feralmitch · Dec 14, 2005

Dave W.,
I'm in Placer County. You have a letter coming from me in responce to your offer for for a copy
of your "Paper on Hand Sampling Hardrock Prospects", so you will have my mailing address soon, too.

Good to be in touch with you and looking forward to meeting you, Good Sir.
Mitch