Placer Mining For Gold In California - Paperback

by Kerby Jackson (Introduction by), California Bureau of Mines (Author)

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 whether they consider themselves an old hand at it. Quite possibly the most informative book available on the subject of placer gold mining. 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.