Where to Find Gold in Northern California by James Klein – Prospecting & Mining Guide
Discover the gold-bearing country of Northern California with veteran prospector, miner and treasure hunter James Klein. Where to Find Gold in Northern California combines regional history, location-based guidance and practical prospecting information for readers interested in finding placer gold, exploring historic mining districts and learning how earlier miners worked the area.
The book guides readers through old mining areas, gold-producing waterways, ghost towns and other historically productive locations. It also discusses the equipment and methods used by both early miners and modern prospectors, including gold pans, sluice boxes and metal detectors.
Areas Covered
Features
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Focused guide to Northern California gold country
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Written by experienced prospector James Klein
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Discusses historic and modern gold-producing areas
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Explains where placer gold commonly accumulates
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Includes regional mining history and stories
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Covers old mines and ghost towns
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Discusses traditional and modern prospecting equipment
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Useful for panning, sluicing and metal-detecting research
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Compact paperback format for home or field reference
Product Details
Ideal For
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California gold prospectors
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Gold panners and sluice operators
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Metal detectorists
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Rockhounds
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Mining-history enthusiasts
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Travelers exploring Northern California
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Researchers studying historic gold districts
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Beginners planning their first prospecting trip
This book is an informational and historical guide and does not grant access to any property or mining location. Land ownership, active mining claims, road conditions and prospecting regulations can change. Always verify current claim status, obtain permission when required and check applicable federal, state and local rules before entering or prospecting an area.
This new book reveals the secrets of the best gold-bearing areas in Northern California with maps, photos, illustrations and old tales of those who tried their luck before you. Learn about modern tools, methods and equipment from a veteran prospector and treasure hunter.
