Getting Gold: A Practical Treatise for Prospectors, Miners and Students

"Getting Gold: A Practical Treatise for Prospectors, Miners and Students" by J. C. F. (Joseph Colin Francis) Johnson is an informative book from the late 1800s which acts like a handbook for anyone wanting to learn about gold mining; it gives you insights into how people found gold in places like Australia back then. The book shares different ways to get gold out of the ground, teaching essential skills so you'll better your chance of finding gold. With stories and information about gold's long history, the book dives into the basics of gold mining, like how to tell the difference between the two types of gold mining. Full of real-world advice from 30 years of experience, this book is useful for both newer and experienced miners that want to deepen their knowledge and better understand the geological clues to discovering the shiny metal.