Fists Full of Gold Book - How You Can Find Gold in The Mountains and Deserts - Updated Version

This is the most recent, updated version of FISTS FULL OF GOLD: How You Can Find Gold in the Mountains and Deserts, Ralph. Chris Ralph, has written the most complete guide to the art of prospecting. From basic earth science to metal detecting, to panning and dry washing techniques, it’s all here and fully illustrated.

This is one of the most informative gold prospecting book available.  It discusses all different types of prospecting (hard rock prospecting, placer gold prospecting, how to read a river for gold, and the equipment to find gold.

Fists Full of Gold – 6^th Edition:
The new 6^th Edition of Fists Full Of Gold is fully updated throughout the text, including some new photos. The biggest updates were to the Metal Detector and mining claim sections. The metal detector section is expanded to include coverage of a number of new detectors and a section on how to choose a detector for purchase. There are also new nugget detecting recommendations from the author. As far as mining claims, the Bureau of Land management has updated its mining claim tracking and staking internet programs since the last printing and the book covers how to use the new program for mining claims research. More than 19,000 copies have already been sold and this new edition will bring the latest information to prospectors seeking to take advantage of the current record high prices for gold.

362 pgs., ISBN 9780984269204