The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners

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Binding
Paperback
Product Group
Book
Publication Year
2004
Format
Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780757000904
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Product Information

Every city possesses countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered--ancient artifacts, valuable jewelry, and vintage coins, as well as hundreds of other highly sought-after collectibles. Michael Chaplan, treasure hunter extraordinaire, has written a complete and practical guide to locating, unearthing, and identifying all of those treasures. The book begins with the basics, and then presents a working knowledge of digs. An up-to-date resource section provides useful lists of specialized catalog companies and helpful websites, organizations, magazines, and books. Whether you are an avid collector of artifacts, a weekend explorer in search of adventure, or simply a creative person in need of something fun to do, you will find that The Urban Treasure Hunter provides the perfect rewarding hobby.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Square +ONE Publishers
ISBN-10
0757000908
ISBN-13
9780757000904
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5978471

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
General, Antiques & Collectibles
Author
Michael Chaplan
Illustrator
Yes

Dimensions

Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7.5in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

Book Title
Urban Treasure Hunter : a Practical Handbook for Beginners
Lccn
2004-016970
Dewey Decimal
622/.19
Lc Classification Number
G525.C338 2004
Edition Number
2
Table of Content
Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. An Urban Historical Perspective 2. Treasure Hunting in a City 3. Public Relations 4. Hazards 5. Legal Considerations 6. Tools of the Trade 7. Picking Up the Trail 8. Learning From an Archaeological Site Report 9. Anatomy of a Park 10. Hunting for Prehistoric Native American Artifacts 11. Bottle Digging 12. Caring for Finds 13. Cashing In Last Thoughts Appendices A. A Sample Treasure Hunting Reference Library B. Suppliers of Treasure Hunting Books C. Useful Journals for Treasure Hunters D. Websites for Treasure Hunters Index
Publication Year
2004
Reviews
From research to recovery, to conservations and cashing in...it's all here...Well written, profusely illustrated, eye-opening and encouraging, The Urban Treasure Hunter is both a reliable guide and a great read.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dewey Edition
22
Target Audience
Trade
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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