Treasure! Coin and relic hunting has come of age. No longer is treasure hunting the realm of the get-rich-quick fringe and the bad reputation associated with the destruction of historic sites. Metal detectors are now recognised as sophisticated detection tools that can distinguish precious metals from surrounding soils and rubbish. This ensures minimum disturbance to the search area. This guide has been designed to enable you to identify your finds and put them into context within Australia's evolving history. We describe the specialist metal detectors which will help to detect valuable c... View More...
Doug Stone's new Gold Atlas of New South Wales includes over 80 Pages of detailed gold prospecting maps for metal detector operators including many new release maps and photographs in colour. The Doug Stone Gold Atlas of New South Wales is an essential tool for prospecting the New South Wales Goldfields. Includes very detailed maps of alluvial and reef mining, old and modern, including tracks, dams, creeks and landmarks and also known nugget find locations with some GPS coordinates. Locations Include: Bathurst-Orange District - Ophir-Mullion Creek Goldfield, Hill End Goldfield, Sofa... View More...
30 years of Doug’s prospecting and mapping work is now contained in one volume—Doug Stone’s Gold Atlas of Victoria. 28 map sheets cover Victoria’s main coarse gold areas. Alluvial gold diggings, mines, reefs and public lands are marked. UTM map grids are also plotted in the margins so you can pinpoint your position using GPS. This revised edition has 10 new maps. Great value when you realise the 28 Gold & Relic Site maps cost over $400 if purchased individually View More...
Doug Stone's Gold Atlas of Western Australia. Includes 85 Pages of detailed gold prospecting maps for metal detector operators including many new release maps and photographs in colour. An essential tool for prospecting the many Western Australian Goldfields. Includes very detailed maps of alluvial and reef mining, old and modern, including tracks, dams, creeks and landmarks and also known nugget find locations with some GPS coordinates. Locations Include: Halls Creek District - Old Halls Creek Goldfields, The Brockman Goldfield, Mary River Battery & Thompson Goldfield, Mount Dockrell Go... View More...
Gold Prospecting by Doug Stone is the authoritative guide to prospecting techniques, tips and methods. Recent finds in Victoria, Western Australia and elsewhere show that rich gold deposits remain. This book describes how to prospect correctly and where to find and recover the gold. It is divided about one third to tips and techniques and two thirds to localities around Australia where gold has been found. There are descriptions of all major reef and alluvial fields, accompanied by over 30 maps discuss the conditions under which gold occurs. . Prospecting techniques and the construction... View More...
Douglas M Stones Metal Detecting for Gold in Australia is packed with Goldfield Maps for NSW, VIC, SA, NT, QLD and WA. This full colour hard cover book contains over 400 pages of information on detector types, prospecting methods and maps of all the major Australian gold fields. A must for prospecting enthusiasts! View More...
This title comes with 19 easy-to-do experiments and 400 exciting pictures. It is an exploration of gems, crystals, fossils and stones for the young geologist. It features exciting experiments that you can do at home explain the science of the Earth - cook up some edible toffee rocks, pan for 'gold', and make a fossil imprint. It features 400 specialist photographs and detailed illustrations of rocks, minerals and the land they have shaped. It includes expert tips on starting your very own rock collection. Every second of every day, deep inside the Earth vast rocks, precious metals and beautifu... View More...
This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals. A comprehensive introduction explains the formation and classification of the many types of rock and mineral. Expertly written text describes the impact of factors such as time, weather and water erosion on external character. In the second part of the book specimens are grouped according to their chemical composition and characteristics, and all entries include quick-reference identification checklists to aid recognition. Featuring over 800 photographs and artworks, this is a one-stop reference, visual encyclopedia an... View More...
