Metal Detecting the Beach

Author: Mark Smith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781482365184
Category : Beaches
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Do you ever dream of finding buried treasures on the beach? Have you sat there and watched as other people comb the beach with their metal detectors wondering if they ever really find anything? Do you think that they would be there doing it if they were not finding anything? These people are digging up silver, gold, diamonds, platinum, old coins, and every other type of treasure that you could imagine. It is real. There is an entire world of buried treasure right beneath your feet, and it is waiting for you to dig it all up. Finding that buried treasure does not have to be a dream. In fact, it is pretty darn simple as long as you know a few basics. You can get lucky. Anyone can get lucky, but knowing how to look at a beach and know exactly where the gold is, is a skill that most people only learn from experience. In this treasure hunting book, Mark Smith, a professional beach bum tells you exactly how he has found loads of treasure. There is more to it than swinging a coil, enjoying the scenery, and enjoying the breeze. Learn how to find treasure by: learning common metal detector terminology, types of water metal detectors, a metal detectors anatomy, other equipment you will need, proper etiquette, what you can expect to find, why you should never throw anything away, how to identify your finds, how to identify jewelry, how to tell if it is real gold, how to metal detect with children, the influence of the tides, how seasons and weather can uncover lost treasures from years past, how to pinpoint targets, how to quickly retrieve targets, how to zero in on certain locations and leave nothing uncovered. Learn from more than just words. Fully illustrated diagrams and real life pictures describe in detail various conditions of the beach, and how to find treasure on them. This book is more than just a how to metal detect at the beach book. It is full of real life treasure finding experiences that can easily happen to anyone that is swinging a coil over the sand. Learn how you can find Silver, Gold, Diamonds and more.

Lost Gold of the Dark Ages

Author: Caroline Alexander
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426208146
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
Presents a history of England from the departure of Roman forces in 450 A.D. to the Norman invasion of 1066, focusing on the gold and silver artifacts of the Staffordshire Hoard found in 2009 to highlight the events and art of the period.

Metal Detecting and Archaeology

Author: Suzie Thomas
Publisher: Heritage Matters
ISBN: 9781783272204
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
A groundbreaking examination of one of the most controversial topics within modern archaeology.

The Galloway Hoard

Author: Martin Goldberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910682401
Category : Galloway (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A cache of over 100 gold, silver and other items, the richest collection of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever found in Britain or Ireland, was unearthed by a metal detectorist in 2014. A large fundraising campaign ensured that what has come to be known as 'the Galloway Hoard' was saved for the nation. Having lain undiscovered since the beginning of the 10th century, it now provides an extremely rare opportunity to research and reveal many lost aspects of the Viking Age. There is a chance to see the treasure at the National Museum of Scotland 18 February - 18 October 21. The exhibition will subsequently go on tour to Kirkcudbright, Aberdeen and Dundee.The accompanying book places the hoard in a wider historical context and showcases the conservation and research work currently being undertaken to understand the hoard and its secrets. Exhibition: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, UK (29.05.-12.09.2021) / Kirkcudbright Galleries, UK (10.2021) / Aberdeen Archives, UK (2022).

From the Ground Up

Author: Christopher Altmann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781098328740
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
Take a fresh look at metal detecting! From The Ground Up includes hundreds of full-color images of coins and artifacts, on over 200 glossy pages. While not a detailed how to guide, it's a humorous, informative, easy-to-read book, for beginners and experienced detectorists alike. It's also ideal for anyone who just wants to learn more about what we do! Follow the adventures of Chris and Kim in the US and England as they encounter crazy critters, odd occurrences, weird weather and so much more. It's a fantastic addition to your personal library, and makes a perfect gift, too!

Thames Mudlarking

Author: Jason Sandy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784424307
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of archaeology enthusiasts known as 'mudlarks' continue a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century. Over the years they have found a vast array of historical artefacts providing glimpses into the city's past. Objects lost or discarded centuries ago – from ancient river offerings such as the Battersea Shield and Waterloo Helmet, to seventeenth-century trade tokens and even medals for bravery – have been discovered in the river. This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, which collectively tell the rich and illustrious story of London and its inhabitants.

Buried Treasures of New England

Author: W. C. Jameson
Publisher: august house
ISBN: 9780874834857
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Discusses buried treasures located in New England, describing the types of treasures and attempts to retrieve them

Lost Treasures of American History

Author: W.C. Jameson
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
ISBN: 1589796322
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
With his storyteller's gift, Jameson relates episodes from early explorers through the colonial period, the Civil War, the settling of the West, and the roaring 1920s. As a professional treasure hunter, he has followed the trails of many of the lost mines and buried treasures he describes. Sample treasures include Sir Francis Drake Treasure, Benedict Arnold Treasure, Lafayette's Sunken Riches, Maryland's Lost Silver Mine, The Wandering Confederate Treasury, Lost Treasure of the Gray Ghost, Oklahoma Outlaw Cache, and Lost Spanish Gold in the Sandia Mountains.

Metal Detecting: a Beginner's Guide

Author: Mark Smith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781494964412
Category : Metal detectors
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Old coins, lost jewelry... there is an entire world of buried treasure right under our feet. Smith shows you how to claim your share. Fully illustrated diagrams and real life pictures describe in detail the easiest ways to not only locate treasure, but safely recover it as well.

The Staffordshire Hoard

Author: Kevin Leahy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780714123424
Category : Anglo-Saxons
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
On 5 July 2009 a metal-detectorist started to unearth gold objects in a Staffordshire field. Thus began the discovery of the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found. Consisting of over 1600 items including fittings from the hilts of swords, fragments from helmets, Christian crosses and magnificent pieces of garnet work the Staffordshire Hoard has begun to rewrite history. This new and extended edition of the successful title by Kevin Leahy and Roger Bland delves deeper into the story behind the hoard, using the latest research to fill previous gaps in knowledge and turn some of the original ideas about the discovery on their head. Complete with new photography of the cleaned and conserved objects, showing off the stunning and intricate decoration, this book provides a fascinating account of the history and the discovery of this remarkable hoard.