Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "The Mother Lode System." Unavailable since 1929, this publication offers rare insights into the famous Mother Lode Mining Region of California. Included are facts about the local geology, ore deposits, ore genesis and the important gold mines of this important mining area in the California Mother Lode. Includes hard to find details and locations of dozens of hard rock gold mines in the area. This hard to find, previously out of print publication will offer valuable insights for those who are...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Gold Placers of California." Unavailable since 1923, this publication was originally compiled by the California Bureau of Mines. Included are insights into the history of placer gold mining in California, ranging from using a simple gold pan, rocker box or sluice box, right up to the largest of hydraulic mines. All of the major placer gold mining areas are covered in detail, complete with the methods that were used to mine them. This hard to find, previously out of print publication will offer...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Gold Dredging in California." Unavailable since 1905, this publication was originally compiled by the California Bureau of Mines. A century and more ago, giant dredging machines dug in California's rivers and creeks in search of illusive golden riches. First appearing in the 1850's, gold dredges finally reached their peak of development in Siberia and New Zealand before becoming popular again in the United States. This book offers a unique historical perspective on the gold dredges that once...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Mines and Minerals of California." Unavailable since 1899, this publication offers rare insights into the early mining industry of California. Included are facts about the early mining history of California, including details on the State's famous gold mining areas, quicksilver mining, copper mining and the early California petroleum industry. This hard to find, previously out of print publication will offer valuable insights for those who are looking for gold or other minerals in California...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Placer Gold Mining in California." Unavailable since 1846, this publication offers rare insights into the early mining industry of California. Included are facts about the various historical methods of placer mining utilized in California, as well as critical insights into how and where to find placer gold in California. This hard to find, previously out of print publication will offer valuable insights for those who are looking for gold in California, whether they are just starting out or...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Elementary Methods of Placer Mining." Unavailable since 1944, this publication offers rare insights into the art of finding and recovering placer gold. Included in this small booklet are facts about the geology of alluvial gold deposits, the various types of placer gold deposits and the metals associated with placer gold. Also included are basic instructions on panning for gold, the use of sluice boxes, rocker boxes, as well as the recovery of fine gold by amalgamation plates and other...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "History of Some Selected Mines Of The Alder Creek Mining District." Unavailable since 1997, this publication offers rare insights into the famous Alder Creek Mining District of Idaho. Included in this small booklet are facts about Empire Mine, Blue Bird or Easlie Mine, Champion Mine, Doughboy Mine, Horseshoe Mine and White Knob Group. Included are descriptions of each mine, their locations, how they were established and how they operated. Lavishly illustrated with hard to find mine maps and...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Geology Of The Alder Creek Mining District." Unavailable since 1968, this publication offers rare insights into the famous Alder Creek Mining District of Idaho. Included in this small booklet are facts about the geology and ore deposits of this famous mining district in Idaho. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Gold In The Black Pine Mining District." Unavailable since 1984, this publication offers rare insights into the famous Black Pine Mining District of Idaho. Included in this very small booklet are facts about the geology and ore deposits of this famous mining district in Idaho, as well as some insight into the early mining history of the district. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "A Geological Reconnaissance of the Bitterroot and Clearwater Mountains of Idaho and Montana." Unavailable since 1904, this publication offers rare insights into the geology of this region of Idaho and Montana. Included are also details on the numerous gold, silver and copper mines of this region. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows...