In Prospecting For Lode Gold, Gregory Stone presents the background in geology and mineralogy which will enable the reader to search out the likely areas for finding lode gold deposits and how to recognize the clues to their exact locations. He advises on the most useful tools for prospecting, how to judge the value of the ore discovered, and, if gold is found, how to proceed with the claim and protect it. Detailed illustrations and pictures combine with the text to give a practical and worthwhile background to all those who find pleasure and, hopefully, profit in searching for gold.

The locating of a placer gold pay streak is not an easy task, but in Placer Gold: Where To Find It Gregory V. Stone imparts to the layman ten years of study and prospecting expertise to make finding a placer gold pay streak a fine possibility for the reader who heeds his advise and exerts sincere effort. Written with cookbook clarity, this guidebook is chock full of detailed illustrations and geological placer gold clues to enable the reader to search out likely areas for placer gold deposits.