Books for Rockhounding California...

Rockhounding California - by Butler, A source-book brimming with advice on collecting and preparing gems and minerals of California is broken down by rockhounding areas for Southern California, Coastal sites and Northern California. Well done black and white illustrations with site-by-site maps to Patrick's Point, Jade Cove, Moonstone Beach and more.

This book was just published 1995. Softcover 190 pages. In Stock and ships immediately, weight 1 lb. Order NOW! Only $12.95. Plus Shipping.

We carry the largest Selection of NEW books for Geology related: Travel : California. The following books are just a few of the current ones we presently stock. Status: They are In Stock and will ship immediately unless signified otherwise, to impart valuable information for those interested in gem cutting and gem hunting in California and the great northwest: Like what you have seen here get your copy of Gem Trails of Southern California NOW     |     Gem Trails of Northern California     |     California Gold & Gems Maps Then and Now     |     Maps for California Ghost Towns/Sites Then and Now     |     California Beachcombing guide
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< - - Beachcombing the Pacific Coast? Our California Beachcombers Kit is just $17.50. AGATES OF THE PACIFIC COAST An illustrated guide of information on agate, jasper, fossils and petrified wood commonly found on the Pacific Coast - by Myers & Petrovic - Now Available so you can now have guidance readily at your fingertips. This indespendensable pocket guide is small enough to fit comfortably in inside your coat, back pack or into the golve compartment of your car. Easy-to-use with simple descriptions this full color illustrated guide of the what, when and how to collecting agate to zeolites commonly found along the Pacific Coastline. The specimens are shown in their rough natural state with their description and the cover shows them in all of their polished glory.

Amazingly accurate to serve as coastal identifcation from Alaska to Mexico. Just take your dry stones and lay them over the photos to identify them. Learn about the stunning uncommon true colors and various varieties of agate to be found that would also include the agates with inclusions, enhydro (water agates), and jade v.s. jasper, also a special section of fossil agates, petrified woods, and fossils that may be found among the cobbles along the beaches. While many specimens are readily available, the rare and higher-quality ones are highly sought after.

During the winter and early spring, you will want to visit the Pacific coastline to search for agates and other pretty rocks. The pocket guide Agates of the Pacific Coast - $4.95. Buy it NOW!

CALIFORNIA GOLD/SILVER & GEM MAPS Choose from Northern or Southern - Then and Now by Preston, Compiler   A NEW series of maps. Keys to localities show prospectors where to find gold, silver, opals, garnet and much more.   10 maps.  In Stock for immediate shipping, weight 1 lb. Buy it NOW $12.95.

CALIFORNIA GHOST TOWN/SITES MAPS Choose from Northern or Southern - Then and Now by Preston, Compiler   A NEW series of maps. Innovative and richly detailed map series shows changes to ghost towns and other sites of historic interest (early towns, roads, forts) over the last 100 years. Each package includes current overlay maps of the state along with antique turn-of-the-century maps of the same areas for easy comparasion. 10 maps.   In Stock for immediate shipping, weight 1 lb. Buy it NOW $12.95.

These items are NOT being drop-shipped by another party, we have these In Stock - Order NOW - for Immediate shipping! Plus keep in mind that our bookshelf offers unique specialized selection of books. This is just a sample of the many NEW books that we stock year round and 98% of our orders generally ship within 24 hours. Looking for a special title? We offer prompt special order service too! Check with us for your special needs.

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