Exploring and Mining Gems and Gold in the West

Exploring and Mining Gems and Gold in the West
Author: Fred Rynerson
Publisher: Naturegraph Pub
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2003-06-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780911010602

An old time prospector's adventures in the early 1900s told with verve and humor with useful hints on how to locate minerals and gems from San Diego to Yuma, Arizona.

Minerals Yearbook

Minerals Yearbook
Author: Mines Bureau
Publisher:
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781411341739

This edition of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Yearbook discusses the performance of the worldwide minerals and materials industries during year 2013 and provides background information to assist in interpreting that performance. These annual reviews are designed to provide timely statistical data on mineral commodities in various countries. This volume covers data from Asia and the Pacific. Each report includes sections on government policies and programs, environmental issues, trade and production data, industry structure and ownership, commodity sector developments, infrastructure, and a summary outlook. Audience: Government employees and contractors, as well as businesses and employees, all working in mineral-related trades, especially with interests in statistics about mineral commodities overseas, will find this resource invaluable.

Papers

Papers
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1912
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Nature Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway

Nature Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Author: Ann Simpson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2013-03-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0762793627

The stunning wildlife along the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts more than 14 million annual visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities. This information-packed, pocket-size field guide features more than 200 species of mammals, birds, insects, fish, wildflowers, mushrooms and more in a convenient, portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, species are arranged by family to aid in quick identification. This book also includes ecosystem and geology information about the park as well as suggested nature hikes. This is the perfect nature guide for your next trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition

Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition
Author: Kevin Singel
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2018-05-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781719553469

Travel guide book inspired by the gold prospecting origin of Colorado. Includes touring information on all the major towns founded as gold mining camps as well as summaries of each town's origin story. Includes reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and places to gold pan. Includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, 186 gold panning sites across the state of Colorado. Thoroughly researched to confirm public access to the panning sites (no private property or areas subject to mining claim has been included - unlike other books.)Written by a long-time Colorado resident and gold prospector. Based on years of research and field work.Get your share of the gold by prospecting for it in historic, urban, and remote locations across the gold districts of Colorado.