Civil War in the Indian Territory
 1995, 111 pages.

Author Steve Cottrell outlines the events that led up to the involvement of the Indian Territory in the war, the role of the Native Americans who took part in the war, and the effect this participation had on the war and this region in particular.

In addition, he introduces the reader to the interesting and often colorful leaders of the military North and South, including the only Native American to attain a general's rank in the war, Gen. Stand Watie.

With outstanding illustrations by Andy Thomas, this story is a tribute to those who fought and a revealing portrait of the important role they played in this era of our country's history.

JS-CWIT $9.95

Easy-to-use, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, Civil War Sites is your indispensable travel guide to more than 5000 Civil War-related sites in
thirty-one states and the District of Columbia. 

With this authoritive guide Civil War Site in hand, visit battlefields, antebellum mansions, state parks, cemeteries, memorials, museums, and more.

Fort Sumter, South Carolina, to far-flung locales in California and New Mexico.

JS-CWOGD $17.95

by Phillip W. Steele and Steve Cottrell. 1993, 136 pages.
Includes many pictures of officers and sites.Chapters include:

The Winds of War: 1861
Full-Scale War: 1862
The Ozarks Burn" 1863
The Lost Cause 1864-65
Lost Treasures of the Civil War
Jesse James and the Civil War
Includes a map of Missourri and Arkansas
Locations of battles and skirmishes, Ozarks boundaries, Butterfield Trail, and Telegraph Road

JS-CWOZ $9.95

Insiders Guide to Civil War Sites in Eastern Theater,
by Michael P. Gleason, 313 pages, 1997, 2nd edition.

Includes 21 tours throughout southern Pennsylvania, central and western Maryland, the eastern panhandle of West Virginia and all but the extreme southwestern part of Virginia.

Each route incorporates significant war sites, timely travel tips and local history, complete with inside stories on personalities - from the illustrious to the unknown, from politicians and generals to unsung heroes and villains.

Two additional chapters suggest accommodations and restaurants located within a short distance of the tours.

JS-CWSET $16.95

by Steve Cottrell, 2001, 142 pages. Illustrated by Andy Thomas

This descriptive history begins with Shiloh, Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga, and Stones River and ends with the terrible carnage that was Franklin.

Broad overview of regions conflict, major battles and sampling of smaller action.

Easy to read style.

JS-CWTN $11.95

Although not generally a focus of much Civil War attention, Texas and New Mexico Territory (including present-day Arizona) faced plenty of action.

Many heroic actions were taken by the Hispanic soldiers, who have not gotten much recognition for their valiant efforts on behalf of the South.

This book tells about the battles, skirmishes, strategies and soldiers of theWestern front.

Written in an easy-to-read style for the average history buff, it is a must read for both Civil War and Old West enthusiasts.

Appendix about authors civil war battle reinactments.

JS-CWTX $9.95

Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of California-

Short histories on the gold towns all over California that created and supported the 19th century gold rush. 324 pages.

GG-GTM $17.95

Mining Camp Days-

By Emil W. Billeb. 

The history of some of California's old mining camps: Bodie, Aurora,Bridgeport, Hawthorne, Tonopah,Lundy, Masonic, Benton, Thorne, Mono Hills, Mammoth,  Sodaville, & Goldfield. 1986, 229 pgs. 

GG-MCD $12.95

Nevada Ghost Town Mining Atlas

A brief history of many ghost towns in southern California and Nevada. Maps guide explorer to all of the sites, and photos of many show the sites. 208 pages.

SP-NGTA $32.50

NV Ghost Towns & Mining Camps-

700 photographs and maps both historic and modern make a fascinating detailed and accurately researched history of nearly 600 towns and camps. A must for collectors. Hard bound volume. 471 pages. 

SP-NGT $54.95

Nevada Ghost Town Mining Atlas Volume 1-2

2 easy to follow maps covering the northern regions of Nevada, guiding the way to such ghost towns as Sutro, Pine Grove, Carson Sink, Sulpher, and many more. Nevada has some of the best ghost towns for exploring in the west. Discover yours today

Easy to follow maps covering the regions of Nevada.
Guiding the way to such ghost towns as Calico, Ballarat, Delmar, Belmont, and many more. Nevada has some of the best ghost towns for exploring in the west. Discover yours today.

SP-NGTAVOL1 $16.95

Volume 1 Northern Nevada

SP-NGTAVOL2 $16.95

Volume 2- Southern Nevada and Death Valle

New Metal Detecting the Hobby-

An excellent general book on metal detecting as a hobby. Thoroughly covers the types of detectors, how they operate, the types of finds that can be made, where to search, and more. The general emphasis is on coin hunting, with other types of detecting briefly covered. Illustrated. 108 pages. 

621-0367 $9.95

Nevada Ghost Town Trails-

by Mickey Broman. 80 pages. Quick reference and guide to 120 ghost towns, heavily illustrated. 40 maps, index.

GG-NGT $7.95

Placer Gold Deposits NV-

A must for locating new areas off the beaten path! By Maureen Johnson, includes Map with County by County placer locations marked and color coded by production.

GG-PGN $9.95

Placer Gold Deposit AZ-

The Arizona nugget hunters Bible! A catalog of location, geology, and production figures with lists of annotated references pertaining to Arizona’s eighty-seven placer districts.

Includes detailed information relating to the exact location of placer deposits, their thickness, distribution, and average gold content.

If you’re planning a prospecting expedition to Arizona you need a copy of this book. 103 pgs. 

GG-PGA $9.95

Placer Gold Deposits Sierra NV-

The geology and mining history of the Mother Lode gold country of California were well documented in numerous government mineral surveys, but until now these reports have not been available in a concise one-volume edition. This new book combines the best information from twelve out-of-print books into a guide to California Sierra gold placer, hydraulic, and drift mines; it also covers the dredging areas of the American, Feather, and Yuba rivers. Twenty-one new maps locate gold districts and old mines from Kern County north to Plumas County. 6" x 9", 192 pp., maps, appendices, color cover. 

GG-PGSN $10.95

Recreational Gold Prospecting for Fun & Profit-

Excellent newer book covering all phases of recreational gold mining with an emphasis on family fun. The information is comprehensive and complete, covering panning, sniping, dredging, metal detecting, drywashing, claim staking, and more.

Ms. Butler obviously knows her subject well, and it is nice to see this information presented from a woman's perspective. Highly recommended! 206 pages, many photos. 

GG-RGP $12.95

Researching and Detecting Ghost Towns-

This 68 page soft cover book answers questions like Where should I detect at the ghost town site and where do I search for my lead.  Also Using detectors and more.

 
600-0199 $5.95

Roadside Geology of AZ-

This book by Halka Chronic is GREAT research book with geologic maps all can understand, 320 pages of usable info! 

GG-RGA $18.00

Roadside Geology of Northern CA-

Don Hyndman and Dave Alt's 2000 work, Roadside Geology of Northern & Central California explores that portion of the state's geology in a series of self guided road trips. Even if you don't plan on taking the tours, the well written book is loaded with well described maps, diagrams, and photos. 

GG-RGC $20.00

Roadside Geology of UT-

The Roadside Geology series is designed especially for those who have no geologic training. The author presents the main aspects of the state's geology with details furnished by features which can be observed along the highway. 

GG-RGU $18.00

Rocks from Space-

This book by O. Richard Norton is a nontechnical introduction to meteorites and meteorite hunting 440 pages of facinating reading! 

GG-RFS $32.00

Stake your Claim

A step-by-step guide to locating and recording a mining claim. Covers types of mining claims, public lands open to claim staking, how to research claims, how to physically stake the claim, and the paperwork required to file the claim. Also includes basic information on gold deposits to help narrow the search. The book has a comprehensive list of state and federal office addresses, and copies of various forms. Illustrated. 8" x 11" 123 pages.

GG-SYC $19.95

Sterling Legends Lost Dutchman's Mine-

GG-TSL $9.95
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Successful Drywashing-

With over 50 years of experience, Jim Straight, geologist, soils engineer and instructor writes about new techniques, tips and tricks necessary for effective gold recovery in dry washing. Illustraited with tables, charts and more. 50 pages. 

JS-SDW $9.95

Take a Closer Look at Discrimination-

By Robert C. Brochett. Learn all about audio and visual discrimination - how to recognize typical responses to all types of targets while metal detecting. 1995, 133pgs.

 600-0197 $8.95

The Complete Unabridged Zip Zip-Zip Zip

Mastering Your Nugget Detector and Zip Zip The Advanced Course two classic best-sellers, combined into one book, and updated for the new millennium. Zip Zip, Mastering Your Nugget Detector is the original Zip Zip, this book is all about the basics.

  The answers are all inside. Everything the novice to intermediate nugget hunter needs in order to get the most from that nugget hunting machine. This book cuts straight to the heart of why 10% of the nugget hunters are finding 90% of the nuggets. Not only advanced techniques, but advanced thinking to go along with them.

Plus a bonus section, 'Ask the Pros'. Tips from many of today's top nugget hunting pros, all answering the same question- "What is the one aspect of nugget hunting that you feel is most important to your success?"

(Sorry, this book is temporarily unavailable.)
JS-CUZZ $24.95

"The $3.25 How to Pan for Gold Book"

This complete pocket manual takes you through all the steps in the process of panning for gold. The pictures and text are geared to the novice miner. The information covers facts about gold, equipment, proven panning techniques, and what and where to mine. One of the best little gold panning books available. Illustrated. 4" x 6" 28 pages. 

JS-GPB $3.25

Treas Signs,symbol,shadow-

Charles A. Kenworthy A comprehensive collection of Spanish signs & symbols with explanations. Ideal for treasure hunters.

A must for deciphering old maps. Illustrated.8"x10" book 64 pages.

  GG-SSS $16.95

Understanding the DFX

This is an excellent book that details the differences between the XLT and DFX.  He aloso details the controls and adjustments that are involved in using this complex machine.

Topics in this book include: new feasures and differences of XLT and DFX, understanding the controls of the DFX, basic adjustments, audio section, GEB/TRAC section, discrimination, display, multifrequency method and conclusion.  This book is 144 pages of really great information.

600-0210 $19.95

Unfound Treasures Mexico-

Charles A. Kenworthy. Translated in Spanish and English. A highly informative book on the lost treasures of Mexico, their possible hiding places and clues where to look when searching. The book is half Spanish and half English. 8 x 10 book 96 pages. 

GG-UTMEX $16.95

Weekend Gold Miner-

Tells you how to make money in the field on your days off. 

GG-WGM $5.95

Where 2 Find Gold in Arizona-

MAPS on every page hand drawn for accuracy!  MAPS on every page with directions to the gold site. Roads, trails, camp sites, Federal Forestry, State Forestry and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) FREE-USE gold mining sites indicated in the book and on the maps.

Geological, noble, rare-earth metals and minerals. Rivers, water-runs with placer gravel locations. Rules and regulations for State, Federal and BLM agencies governing dredging, hand panning, metal detecting, gold nugget sniping and rocker sluicing.

ARIZONA is a highly mineralized state with much of its land open to the public for prospecting and mineral searching. Go into the back-country with caution!

  DT-AZ $22.95

Where 2 Find Gold in the Mother Lode-

The Mother Lode country is still miner and treasure hunter friendly and welcomes them more than other areas. How and where to find gold in a variety of Mother Lode counties. 180 pages. (Klein) 

GG-FGM $9.95

Where 2 Find Gold in the Desert-

Want to know where you have the best chance to find gold today? Jim Klein, veteran prospector, miner and treasure hunter, knows those secrets! 

GG-FGD $7.95

Where 2 Find Gold CA-

This is the only book on the market which has concise, informative descriptions and directions to the gold site. Researched in the field, on the rivers, dredging and hand panning the many water-runs of California. MAPS with directions to the gold site are very accurate. Rare-earth metals are the new fortunes to be discovered. 

DT-CA $22.95

Where 2 Find Gold & Gems NV-

Newly reprinted, this guidebook delves into the history of the most important gold producing areas and offers the modern prospector, rockhound and gem hunter interesting and valuable tips about these districts. Organized by county and mining district – includes maps, descriptive text of mining sites, where and what gems and minerals can be found, and a short history of local ghost towns. 110 pgs.

GG-FGN $8.95

Where 2 Find Gold Northern CA-

This new book reveals the secrets of some of the best gold-bearing ground in Northern California with maps, photos, illustrations and old tales of those who tried their luck at placering for gold years ago.

Learn about prospecting tools such as metal detectors, dry-washers, and how to pan. This book provides the modern day gold seeker with a good description of gold-bearing districts in this portion of the state. 150 pgs

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GG-FGNCA $10.95

Where to Find Gold in Oregon-

contains maps with directions to gold sites, lots of old mine locations, hand-drawn maps with points of interest to the gold fields and geological information of localities.

DT-OR $22.95

Where 2 Find Gold Southern CA

This edition has all new maps and added chapter on the Kern River placer area.  Good introduction to the gold-bearing areas of Southern California.  Also provided is information on what equipment you’ll need along with how to pan, dry-wash, detect, stake a claim, assay and refine gold.  Authentic and interesting reading for any gold seeker or history buff. 108 pgs. 

GG-FGS $9.95

XLT Field Methods & Custom Programs-

More field tips for the Spectrum XLT detector. Includes information on custom programming, along with a dozen custom programs for various applications. Much of this information will only be of interest to Spectrum owners. Illustrated. 64 pages.

 
600-0207 $9.95

XLT Ring Enhancement Programs-

This book concentrates on how to find rings and other jewelry with the Spectrum XLT detector. The majority of the book concentrates on the details of programming the XLT for the best jewelry results. Much of this information will only be of interest to Spectrum owners. Illustrated. 36 pages. 

600-0202 $6.95