Product Description:
Arizona Gold Placers and Placering was published by the Arizona Bureau of Mines in conjunction with University of Arizona as Bulletin 118 in 1922 and eventually became what it is today as bulletin 142 in 1937 fourth revised edition.

This book covers all of the known Placers in Arizona by county.

Additional information on the placers, their formation, History, Geology, production and locations are included. In addition, best types of recovery for these placers are discussed.

Locations are listed by county, giving a summary of the geology and history of gold production. An excellent overview of small scale gold placering follows with facts about gold and how to find gold. Includes detailed information about gold pans, sluices, cradle rockers and long toms. The final section of the book includes information on selling gold, legislation concerning prospecting, and the southwestern environs.

by Eldred Wilson

148 pages