The Metal Detecting Handbook

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Uncovering History, Adventure, and Treasure
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The Metal Detecting Handbook by Mark Smith is a comprehensive guide that delves into the art and science of metal detecting, offering enthusiasts practical advice and techniques. While its placement in the Cooking & Food category might seem curious, the book remains focused on providing insights into selecting equipment, identifying valuable finds, and understanding the historical context of discovered items. It's an engaging resource for both beginners and seasoned hobbyists eager to enhance their treasure-hunting skills.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Metal Detecting Handbook

Enthusiastic, thorough, and everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure! There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don't even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of silver and gold coins or long-lost jewelry packed with shimme

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Enthusiastic, thorough, and everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure!

There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don't even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of silver and gold coins or long-lost jewellery packed with shimmering, precious stones. These are not some made-up fairy talesβ€”there are people who, at this very moment, are finding these treasures.

Veteran metal detector and treasure hunter Mark Smith takes you under his wing and demystifies treasure hunting in The Metal Detecting Handbook by revealing his most closely guarded secrets and sharing personal stories of success. These valuable lessons and truly amazing treasure hunting stories will make you wonder why you aren't out there with a metal detector right now!

The Metal Detecting Handbook cuts right through the technical jargon and spells everything out with full-colour illustrations and easy-to-understand terms, making this book simple to follow, regardless of your prior treasure-hunting experience. Novices and seasoned veterans will both find plenty of helpful information buried in the pages of this bookβ€”from choosing your first metal detector to finding locations loaded with unlimited treasure possibilities, and everything in between.

Mark shows you how to get out there and claim your own share of treasure, be it gold, silver, meteorites, old coins, jewellery, or relics. What are you waiting for? Grab a copy today and start uncovering history, adventure, and treasure!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book is praised for its comprehensive coverage of metal detecting. Readers appreciated the practical tips and information interspersed with humour, making it both informative and enjoyable. It's considered an excellent resource for beginners in metal detecting.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510711747

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Illustration: 50 color illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 771g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Mark Smith can typically be found trying to carefully remove a piece of hidden treasure from the ground. When not with his metal detector, he is busy researching his next hunt or sharing tips with people all over the world. His passion for recovering treasure comes through in his easy-to-read books that make treasure hunting as simple as possible. Mark is currently traveling the United States in search of lost treasure with his metal detector. His travels have taken him to some of the best metal detecting hunting grounds on the planet, and every day he learns more about what he calls the greatest hobby in the world: treasure hunting. When given a break, he resides in Montrose, Colorado.

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