Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook

Informationen zum Autor Garret Romaine has been an avid rockhound! fossil hunter! and gold prospector for 35 years. He is a long-time journalist! columnist! and technical writer! and teaches technical writing at Portland State University. He is a Fellow in the Society for Technical Communication. He holds a degree in geology from the University of Oregon and a degree in geography from the University of Washington. Since 1997 he has written a regular magazine column for the Gold Prospectors Association of America entitled "Mining the Internet." He is the author of Rockhounding Idaho and Rocks! Gems! and Minerals (both FalconGuides) as well as Gem Trails of Oregon and Gem Trails of Washington. He is also a columnist for Gold Prospectors magazine. He lives in Portland! Oregon. Klappentext This is the go-to instructional guide for the modern rockhounder and prospector! ideal for enthusiasts at all skill levels. Zusammenfassung This is the go-to instructional guide for the modern rockhounder and prospector! ideal for enthusiasts at all skill levels. Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefaceIntroductionChapter 1 What to look for What's out there? Basic geology Resources for basic geology Popular collectibles Gator Girl's best advice ever Chapter 2 Where to find it Old-school reference materials Online guides Apps & Software Social networking Historical Websites Online maps ArcGIS Geology maps JSTOR searches Build your own book Chapter 3 How to get it home Getting to the site and back General field work pointers Collecting Rocks and Minerals Fossil collecting Gold Prospecting Meteorite Hunting Chapter 4 What to do with it Tumble polishing Carving soapstone Knapping Preserving fossils Jewelry making Displaying your treasures Glossary IndexAbout the Author

Product details

• Authors: Garret Romaine
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2013
• EAN: 9780762784707
• ISBN: 978-0-7627-8470-7
• No. of pages: 264
• Series: Falcon Guide; Falcon Guide
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Palaeontology; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works