Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Gold Hunting in the Cascade Mountains." First published in 1861, this rare publication offers rare insights into an early search for placer gold near Mount Saint Helens in what was then Washington Territory. This rare booklet was written by an anonymous author under the name Loo-Wit Lat-Kla, which is a Native American word for "fire mountain," referring to Mount St. Helens. Gold Hunting in the Cascade Mountains is a fascinating read on the early history of mining in Washington, as well as on...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Gold Mining Industry in Arizona. Written in 1927, this hard to find publication includes valuable insights into the gold placer deposits of Arizona. Highlighted here are the details you need to find placer gold in Arizona, including the location of Arizona placer gold mines. 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 background.

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Gold Mining Industry in Arizona. Written in 1935, this hard to find publication includes valuable facts on the nature of metallic ore deposits. Highlighted here are the details on how ores are deposited, on the fallacy that ore deposits always increase in value with depth, primary ore zones, myths regarding the leaching of ores, facts about secondary ore enrichment, which rocks are associated with which types of metals and much more. This small booklet will be found to be of immense value to the miner...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Gold Mining Industry in Arizona. Written in 1942, this hard to find publication includes valuable facts on how to identify common metals in the field. Included are field tests for gold, silver, copper, arsenic, antimony, iron, chromium, manganese, lead, cobalt, nickel, tin, tungsten, zinc, vanadium and many other minerals utilizing reagents, blowpipes and other methods. This small booklet will be found to be of immense value to the miner who is looking to learn about hard rock mining. Note: This...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Gold Mining Industry in Arizona. Written in 1909, this hard to find publication includes valuable facts on the Mines and Mineral Deposits in the Cerbat Range, Black Mountains and Grand Wash Cliffs of Mohave County, Arizona. Included are the hard to find locations and details on dozens of gold, silver and copper mines in this famous Arizona mining 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...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Uranium Mining Industry in Arizona. Written in 1969, this hard to find publication includes valuable facts on the Mines and Mineral Deposits in the uranium mining area of Dripping Spring in Gila County, Arizona. Included are the hard to find locations, details and maps of uranium deposits in Gila County.. 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...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Lower Gila Region in Arizona. Written in 1921, this hard to find publication includes valuable facts on the geology in Gila County, Arizona. Included in this small booklet are hard to find details on the geology of this area that will be of aid to prospectors, miners, rock hounds and geologic students. 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...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Willapai Mining District in Mohave County, Arizona. Written in 1951, this hard to find publication includes valuable facts on the mines of this famous mining area in the Cerbat Mountains. Included in this small booklet are hard to find details on the history and mines and prospects of this area. 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...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Sierrita Mountains in Pima County, Arizona. Written in 1921, this hard to find publication includes valuable facts on the mines of this famous mining area in Pima County. Included in this small booklet are hard to find details on the history and mines and prospects of this area. 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 background.

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the selling of mines and prospects. Written in 1918, this hard to find publication includes valuable facts about how mines and prospects were sold in decades past that will still be found to be of use today. 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 background.