Your All-in-One Guide to Rock Collecting in the Southwest
From the most dedicated rock hounds to casual rock collectors, we all want to find rare and beautiful treasures. Copper, silver, turquoise, and more, the Southwest has some of the most sought-after rocks and minerals in the world. Let expert prospector Thomas Farley guide you through his easy-to-follow process in order to maximize your rockhounding adventures.
Farley takes an in-depth look at the region's top 10 targets, including fossils and petrified wood. Then he teaches you the actual prospecting process. Learn how to dig for, find, and identify each one. This isn't a collection of internet links that has you bouncing around the internet. The information is right here within this thorough yet accessible guide.
Full-color photographs show you what to look for, while range maps help you determine where to look. Farley points you to locations where you're allowed to hunt and collect. The book also includes need-to-know information on mining claims, equipment, safety, and the legality of collecting. Plus, there's advice on polishing your finds and even tips on which Southwest rock events are most worth attending.
Perfect for residents and visitors of Arizona, New Mexico, and southern parts of California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, Rockhounding & Prospecting in the Southwest is everything you need in one handy guide.
About the Author: Thomas Farley's freelance writing career dates back to the mid-2000s when he wrote articles for American Heritage's Invention and Technology, Mono (Japan), Engine (Germany), and Telektronikk (Norway). After taking off many years to care for his aging parents, he came back to freelancing in 2013. Since then, he has written for Sierra Heritage, Rock&Gem, and Outdoor California. Farley currently writes articles for a variety of online websites. He has been published in a literary magazine (Temenos Journal), and he once appeared on the History Channel for an interview on Alexander Graham Bell. He has been a prospector of one type or another since the early 1990s.
