Agate Hunting Made Easy
How to Really Find Lake Superior Agates
J
Jim Magnuson- Popular, proven title: more than 3,500 copies of the first edition (9781591933267) have sold
- Rock hunting is a growing hobby throughout the USA, and this guide taps into the trend by focusing on a popular target for collectors
- Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs show readers how to find and identify Lake Superior Agates
- Focus on what to look for, where to look, and how to hunt—perfect to help beginners and casual hunters turn frustrating agate hunts into successful ones
- Expert tips on how to identify rough agates in the field and how recognize agate imposters
- Types of places to search and how to identify gravel that might contain Lake Superior agates
- Details on how to hunt in a variety of locations: gravel pits, lakeshore, streams, fields, and more
- Advice on safety, etiquette, and land use—plus how to use weather conditions to your advantage
- Suggestions for cleaning, displaying, buying, and selling—with the author’s rating scale to help estimate the value of each agate
- Eye-catching, full-color design makes it a great fit for hobby tables and nature displays
- Hands-on educational value for families, homeschoolers, and anyone exploring geology and outdoor science
- Regionally strong seller with content most applicable to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the areas of eastern Minnesota, central and northwestern Wisconsin, and northern Iowa
- Strong interest in rocks and minerals (e.g. many tourists visiting rock shops, significant sales of books relating to rocks & minerals)
- Author is a seasoned collector known for teaching practical techniques to rock and mineral clubs, schools, and geological societies
- Extreme value: massive information for under $20
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