This book is about exploring old gold and silver mines in Part One. Part Two is about actual experiences using various recovery equipment to find gold. Part Three is a look at some of the million dollar gold mines from present to the 1800's. Part Four is about new equipment to recover gold from rivers and streams.
"Gold Miner 49er by Reginal Gould"
As a history writer on the California Gold Rush I must say I found this book to be well researched and written. Gould's knowledge of mining history along with past and present mining techniques really helped me advance my own knowledge of mining. Plenty of great photographs and his personal stories also made this book a "fun" read, unlike many other books on this topic that I have found dry and boring. Gold Miner 49er is now a part of my own research library. I highly recommend this book for anyone who shares an intrest in mining, or enjoys learning about the California Gold Rush.