Rockhounding & Prospecting: Upper Midwest: How to Find Gold, Copper, Agates, Thomsonite & Other Favorites...

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Jim Magnuson

Rockhounding & Prospecting

Upper Midwest: How to Find Gold, Copper, Agates, Thomsonite & Other Favorites

Jim Magnuson

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Adventure Publications, Incorporated
22 February 2022

Mineralogy & gems; Rocks, minerals & fossils

AdventureKEEN’s rocks & minerals products are proven sellers: more than 350,000 units sold Rock hunting is a growing hobby throughout the USA, and this is a great introduction to finding some of the most coveted types of treasures In-depth look at the region’s most sought-after targets, including agates, copper, gold, fossils, and more Simple guide that makes rock collecting easier and more productive: learn to locate hunting areas, find the rocks and minerals you want, and identify your finds Full-color photographs and range maps Need-to-know information about collecting rules, safety, and affordable gear that doesn’t break the bank Advice on lapidary arts, such as polishing, and on metal detecting Strong interest in rocks and minerals (e.g., many tourists visiting rock shops, significant sales of books relating to agates and other rocks & minerals) Author is an expert rock hunter with a lifetime of experience Covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

By: Jim Magnuson
Imprint: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781591939450
ISBN 10: 1591939453
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 22 February 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

For author Jim Magnuson, rockhounding is not only a hobby, but it’s also a serious and rewarding avocation that helps him connect with nature. He has been an avid hunter and student of various gems, minerals, and fossils since his childhood, when he first began to hunt for stones in his native state of Illinois. These experiences taught Jim the importance of persistence and the willingness to follow the road less traveled in order to find unique or rare kinds of rocks. Jim also enjoys sharing his passion through writing, both creatively and from a practically oriented process perspective. Because of Jim’s in-depth knowledge, he is frequently called upon to present to groups such as rock and mineral clubs, geological societies, and educational institutions that focus on outdoor and environmental interests. In addition to Jim’s passion for prospecting and hunting, he also likes to perform various lapidary arts with the stones that he finds, and he has a small business making and selling custom-polished stones and jewelry pieces. Finally, Jim enjoys creating photographic illustrations that are up close and personal for prospecting, hunting, and lapidary work. Jim was a photographer for his high school and college newspapers and yearbooks, where he focused on student activities that created perspectives on campus life. This experience has helped Jim capture unique and compelling photographic images for modern-day gem and mineral prospecting.

Reviews for Rockhounding & Prospecting: Upper Midwest: How to Find Gold, Copper, Agates, Thomsonite & Other Favorites

“In this beginner's guide to rock collecting, the author presents easy-to-follow processes to help you maximize rock-hunting adventures, from Lake Superior agates and geodes to gold and copper in the Upper Midwest. Magnuson, a rock hunter since childhood, gives advice on what to look for, where to look, and how to prospect, as well as essential information about equipment, safety, the legality of collecting, polishing your finds, metal detecting, and more. This info-packed paperback is filled with close-up photos of rocks and minerals and maps and diagrams.” —Mary Ann Grossman, Pioneer Press