Doug Stone Metal Detecting for Gold in Australia book

[iddqd]

Is it just maps and several detector descriptions or is there something more?
Does it worth $130?
Is it a good book for a beginner?

 

[user 7268]

I don't believe so, for if you look most info you require can be found online for free nowadays :Y:

 

[ctxkid]

is this a bait post ?

 

[old hand]

When I first stated prospecting the only maps were the old red Doug Stone maps yes some were not accurate but they put you in area's where you had a chance of finding some gold regards. John

 

[mudgee hunter]

It's a good composition of gold locations around Australia for reference.
A lot of the locations identified need futher investigation before heading out there. A lot in say NSW are on private property say.
taking all information in it as gospel, could get you into trouble with research.
A book of such is an easy way to look a town/location when not behind the computer etc.
$130 is a bit pricey for it I beleive.

 

[grubstake]

Is it just maps and several detector descriptions or is there something more?

Low-res maps, old detector descriptions and some basic guidance on where to hunt when you're prospecting old gold workings. There's also some historic details and photos, which you may or may not be interested in.

Does it worth $130?

If you're a mad keen old book collector and it's a first edition in prime condition, autographed by the author - maybe. If you're just starting prospecting and want an introductory guide, save your money: there's plenty of copies around of later editions for between $25-$40

Is it a good book for a beginner?

It's OK, I guess - I can't think of any better for $25-$40, but there's nothing magic in it. A day's training on a goldfield with a pro will teach you far more and better maps are readily available as needed.

 

[iddqd]

Low-res maps, old detector descriptions and ... There's also some historic details and photos, which you may or may not be interested in.

do not need.

some basic guidance on where to hunt when you're prospecting old gold workings.

Mightbe need.

A day's training on a goldfield with a pro will teach you far more and better maps are readily available as needed.

ok. probably just save money on books, watch youtube for free and use this suggestion about a pro when have a chance :Y:

 

[StoneTheCrows]

Are you in NSW iddqd?

 

[iddqd]

no, I am in QLD

 

[mudgee hunter]

Check out the "gold hounds"? On YouTube. Good veiwing RE-QLD

 

[iddqd]

Check out the "gold hounds"? On YouTube. Good veiwing RE-QLD

I found something named "Goldhounds Nugget Recovery". Do you mean them? (only 6 videos)

 

[mudgee hunter]

Sounds about right, off memory. Not a bad veiwing.