Reviews
"We would like to congratulate you on your book being Amazon.com's bestselling title of 1998 in its category { Prospecting & Mining }. In honor of that achievment, we would like to present you with this award commemorating your remarkable success. We look forward to working with you to make 1999 a fantastic success!"
Amazon.com
"An unusually attractive handbook that introduces would-be gold prospecting hobbyists to a bit of gold fever history, basic information on types of deposits, and guidelines on looking for gold in stream bed's and in quartz veins. The author writes informally and engagingly on various techniques of prospecting-- giving specific descriptions and clear illustrations of equipment and gear. The basics of staking a claim precede a roundup of related sundry information, a list of equipment, supplies and glossary....a sound buy"
The American Library Association Booklist
"...a step-by-step guide that will make an expert out of any reader."
Bookviews magazine
"Looking to strike it rich? If so you'll probably have better luck digging for gold than waiting to win the lottery and {this book} offers plenty of tips for the novice prospector....the early gold miners apparently just scratched the surface"
The Denver Post
"...this book tells the best ways to make prospecting pay off."
Field & Stream Magazine
"Was one of your New year's resolutions to become very, very rich? Ours was, so when Petralia's book 'Gold ! Gold!' came into our possession, we were pleased indeed. ....novice prospectors will find this a valuable guide....we're hooked"
San Francisco Chronicle
"Gold! Gold! is full of all sorts of helpful information...from a map of known gold concentrations to tips on how to spot potentially lucrative sites."
Los Angeles Herald Examiner
"Gold! Gold! is a unique book designed for today's adventurer."--
Adventure Book Club
"One of the newest and the best...very well illustrated."
The Rocky Mountain Quarterly
"A new and excellent gold guide book. Arm yourself with this {book} and even your first trip is likely to be successful."
Western and Eastern Treasures
"...read the book Gold! Gold! with great interest...believe that (I) could learn to find gold with the help of Petralia's book...incidentally, the price is right! A great investment for anyone with Gold Fever."
Orange County Library
"A very practical illustrated handbook...and extensive collection of sketches and old photos provide interest as you plot your way to riches...the types of gold deposits, how to detect their presence, and the travels of a gold nugget are revealed in this book."
California Division of Mines and Geology
"Many people dream of finding gold. If that's your dream, this may be the guide you're looking for."
Old West Magazine
"This book is exciting and timely...attractive, well-organized, and up-to-date, There are historic photographs, clear, sharp diagrams and some excellent drawings by Susan Neri."
Lapidary Journal
"How can you go wrong...the cost of the book is a small price to pay for a dream of a lifetime."
The American Library Association Booklist
"...a step-by-step guide that will make an expert out of any reader."
West Coast Writers Guild
"Its concise format and excellent illustrations will have you in the field quicker than you can say Eureka."
Treasure Magazine
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