The southwest region of British Columbia offers a motherlode of unique rockhounding experiences for both amateur and more seasoned prospectors. This revised and expanded edition of Rick Hudson's bestseller A Field Guide to Gold, Gemstone & Mineral Sites of British Columbia opens up a whole new world of exploration within a day's drive of Vancouver.Covering the area from Vancouver inland to Princeton, Merritt and Cache Creek, and as far up the coast as Whistler and Texada Island, this well-researched guidebook will teach you where to find some of the most sought-after minerals in the province. The Coast Mountains are a treasure trove of minerals and gemstones, from gold and jade to garnet and agate. Discover amethyst next to the road or find fossil trees over a metre long. Enjoy a day hunting for quartz crystals, thundereggs, malachite, garnet, marble or amber. This comprehensive guidebook reveals a vast deposit of information including:* Mining history and prospecting techniques* Over 270 sites in southwestern British Columbia* At-a-glance information on the types of minerals at each site and ease of access to them* Colour photographs of sites and minerals* More than 25 detailed maps, completely redrawn for this edition* Over 100 site drawings* Glossary of geological terms and a suggested reading list* Lists of geological clubs and associations and map sources* Clear explanation on how to use the Internet to learn about prospect sites
The southwest region of British Columbia offers a motherlode of unique rockhounding experiences for both amateur and more seasoned prospectors. This revised and expanded edition of Rick Hudson's bestseller A Field Guide to Gold, Gemstone & Mineral Sites of British Columbia opens up a whole new world of exploration within a day's drive of Vancouver.Covering the area from Vancouver inland to Princeton, Merritt and Cache Creek, and as far up the coast as Whistler and Texada Island, this well-researched guidebook will teach you where to find some of the most sought-after minerals in the province. The Coast Mountains are a treasure trove of minerals and gemstones, from gold and jade to garnet and agate. Discover amethyst next to the road or find fossil trees over a metre long. Enjoy a day hunting for quartz crystals, thundereggs, malachite, garnet, marble or amber. This comprehensive guidebook reveals a vast deposit of information including:* Mining history and prospecting techniques* Over 270 sites in southwestern British Columbia* At-a-glance information on the types of minerals at each site and ease of access to them* Colour photographs of sites and minerals* More than 25 detailed maps, completely redrawn for this edition* Over 100 site drawings* Glossary of geological terms and a suggested reading list* Lists of geological clubs and associations and map sources* Clear explanation on how to use the Internet to learn about prospect sites
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A Field Guide to Gold, Gemstone & Mineral Sites of British Columbia Vol. 2: Sites within a Day's Drive of Vancouver
368Paperback(Revised Edition)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781550173536 |
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Publisher: | Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd. |
Publication date: | 03/15/2006 |
Edition description: | Revised Edition |
Pages: | 368 |
Product dimensions: | 6.30(w) x 8.88(h) x 0.94(d) |