New Zealand Gold Fossicker’s Handbook, The

More than 100 years have passed since New Zealand witnessed a major gold rush. Yet the lure of the precious metal lives on in scores of rivers and streams throughout the country. Gold is still there to be won. [This book] is a working guide for amateur gold seekers. In addition to a nationwide survey of the most likely, and lucrative, gold-producing areas in New Zealand, it gives detailed information on: -how and why gold occurs in certain spots -recovery methods and equipment -safety -the legal aspects of fossicking -access to localities.’ etc. pp. 118 illusts #0120 (Prev ownership name, age tanning.) Gold mining