Gold Detecting Books
Jack Lange’s Gold Hunting Adventures and Tips
Come with Jack and Margaret on their fabulous gold discoveries in trackless, uninhabited regions of Australia where old-time prospectors struggled for survival or perished in their persuit of gold.
Their adventures reveal their hard earned tips, secrets that the tight-lipped pros certainly won’t tell you. You will begin to wonder if you can find gold nuggets and realize that there is plenty left to be found.
Join them in their pursuit of gold in areas that range from uninhabited deserts of Australia to a Papua New Guinea war zone.
Let Jack and his crew introduce you to some of Australia’s most isolated and colourful characters, both human and the other kind. At times they are charmed by them, sometimes terrified by them. You may discover a side to Australia you never dreamed existed.
Jack Lange is a gold prospector, author, entrepreneur, documentary maker and surprisingly, preacher rolled into one.
An excellent read for anyone looking to chase gold nuggets and learn what to look for, beyond all the stories!
219 Pages and over 60 colour photos.
Here is a summary of these great books for beginners:
| The Ring Finder | Fantastic |  |
| The Metal Detecting Bible | Very detailed | |
| Metal Detecting Journal | Handy | |
| Coin and Relic Detecting in Australia | Very detailed | |
| Dick Stout “Where to Find Treasure!!” | Detailed | |
| Rock Collecting for Kids by Dan Lynch | Popular | |
1 / The Ring Finder
Watch the trailer video here: https://youtu.be/VUCIbP5WRAA
Ring finding is one of the most exciting and fascinating hobbies for today’s metal detectorists. And if you know what to do, it can be quite lucrative. Written by a professional treasure hunter and accomplished ring finder, Steve Zazulyk, this book will walk you through how to take an enjoyable hobby and turn it into a profitable gratuity-based service. Beginners to well-seasoned detectorists will learn what equipment to use, which techniques work best, and how to distinguish the sound of gold from other metals. You will be equipped with the knowledge to navigate through each situation, from advertising your service and growing your client base, to locating the ring, capturing the “moment,” and receiving your gratuity. This book is a great resource for the soon-to-be treasure hunters and for those wanting to expand their ring finding skills.
You can buy the Printed or Kindle version from Amazon Australia here: https://amzn.to/370jAmt
2/ The Metal Detecting Bible : Helpful Tips, Expert Tricks and Insider Secrets for Finding Hidden Treasures by Brandon Neice.
The ultimate A-Z guide revealing everything you need to know to become a metal detecting expert. Published in 2016.
Nothing is as thrilling as finding cool (and often valuable) stuff right under your feet. So grab this guide and get ready to dig up more and more finds. Packed with helpful information on making your search successful and exciting, The Metal Detecting Bible serves up step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and useful photos that can turn you into a professional treasure hunter.
From quick-start tips for novices to insider secrets for the most experienced hobbyists, this hands-on guide is the ultimate resource on all aspects of metal detecting.
What you can learn:
- Choose the best metal detector
- Learn where to search and why
- Practice appropriate swing techniques
- Integrate advanced GPS technology
- Scout out beaches, parks and historic sites
- Gain permission to hunt on private property
- Identify antique coins, relics and jewelry
- Use handy target recovery tools
- Clean and safely preserve your finds
- Sell your finds for a profit
About the Author
Brandon Neice is an avid metal detecting hobbyist. He is also known as “Dr. Tones” from his popular YouTube videos that chronicle his metal detecting adventures from around the world.
Dr. Tones has over a million views and 13,000 subscribers. You can watch his fantastic videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrTones24k
3/ Metal Detecting Journal
Metal Detecting Journal (6″ x 9″ – 15.24 cm by 22.86 cm – 120 Customized Pages) $25
This journal has been specially designed and customized for all metal detectorist to improve your treasure hunting session. The journal has relevant record section to note down important settings, location, winning strategies, as well as a dedicated section to record down all your finds, its condition and estimated values.
Journal Features:
- Date
- Location and GPS Coordinate
- Machine Used and settings
- Found Items and Values
- Note Section
- Map Section
Keep track of everything you find with your metal detector.
4/ Coin and Relic Detecting in Australia by Doug Stone
Treasure! Coin and relic hunting has come of age. No longer is treasure hunting the realm of the get-rich-quick fringe and the bad reputation associated with the destruction of historic sites. Metal detectors are now recognised as sophisticated detection tools that can distinguish precious metals from surrounding soils and rubbish. This ensures minimum disturbance to the search area. This guide has been designed to enable you to identify your finds and put them into context within Australia’s evolving history. We describe the specialist metal detectors which will help to detect valuable coins and jewellery among the junk strewn fields. We’ll also show you how to identify prospective areas to coin and relic hunt and interpret the signs of previous human occupation. We describe the special techniques required to unearth your find. It is imperative that the target is not damaged while digging it out of the ground and the surrounding area is not scarred in the process. This is especially important when detecting in public parks and beaches. We also describe the specialist tools and electronic pin-pointing devices that will assist in both the park and beach. This guide covers: Man-made or natural targets, How metal detectors work, Detector operation technique, Specialised tools for coin & relic extraction, Choosing a treasure hunting detector, Where to treasure hunt, Research, Themes to stimulate your search, The law of finding, Identifying your finds, Displaying your finds, Treasure hunts & ethics.
5 / Dick Stout “Where to Find Treasure!!”
Where to Find Treasure, Metal Detecting Starter Guide a Book by Dick Stout
An excellent resource book packed full of down-to-earth information.
This book will get you hunting in the right places and finding some great stuff.
This book also details the Big Four (What, Where, When, How Long)
6 / Rock Collecting for Kids by Dan Lynch $18
Nature’s treasures are just beneath our feet, waiting to be discovered. With this book, you’ll experience the excitement of finding, collecting, and identifying rocks and minerals. Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents a children’s introduction to our amazing Earth. The book begins with geology basics, such as where rocks come from and how Earth’s surface changes over time. Next, young readers are provided with an identification guide, which features full-color photographs and ID tips on 75 types of common and collectible rocks and minerals. From there, a “how to” section includes details on what to look for, where to look, and what to bring, as well as safety considerations. With rock collecting guidelines that the whole family will learn from and enjoy, this fun guide is engaging and informative-with plenty of kid-appeal-as it starts children on the path toward becoming successful rock collectors!
