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MICHIGAN MINE MAGNETS

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MM1 Osceola Mine #13
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MM2 Quincy Mine |
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MM3 Quincy Smelter |
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MM4 Centennial Mine |
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MM5 Champion Mine #4
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MM6 Calumet &
Hecla Dredge
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Check-out these full color magnets, size 3
½” x 2”.
Price: $1.50 per magnet.
Set of 6 magnets $8.00 pp.
All magnets illustrated are covered by US copyright
protection. All rights reserved. No form of reproduction, including
copying allowed.
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New Books

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H426 THE HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN STEAM
by Christopher Chant, 2007. 445 pages, color and black & white photos,
maps, soft cover. $15.99 postpaid. |
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H703 MY MEMORIES OF THE COMSTOCK: AN
EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE RICHEST PLACE ON EARTH by Harry M.
Gorham, 2005. 208 pages, illustrations, soft cover. $23.95 postpaid. |
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H757 BASINS OF SILVER: THE STORY OF
SILVERTON, COLORADO’S LAS ANIMAS MINING DISTRICT by Eric Twitty,
2007. 386 pages, photos, illustrations, hard cover, dust jacket.
$32.95 postpaid.
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H1029 IMAGES OF AMERICA: LEAD MINING TOWNS OF
SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN by Carol McLernon, 2008. 128 pages, photos,
soft cover. $22.95 postpaid. |
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H1032 MINES, CAMPS, RANCHES, AND CHARACTERS OF
THE DRAGOON MOUNTAINS by Lynn R. Bailey, 2008. 257 pages, 31
halftones, 2 maps, end notes, bibliography, index, soft cover. $25.95
postpaid.
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H1039 THE LAKE SUPERIOR AGATE 4th
Edition by Scott F. Wolter, 2008. Large size, 108 pages, color and
black & white photos, glossary, soft cover. $27.95 postpaid.
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H513 GHOSTS
AND GOLD: THE HISTORY OF THE OLD HUNDRED MINE
by Scott Fetchenhier, 1999. The Old One Hundred Mine is located in
Silverton, Colorado. 143 pages, photos, glossary, soft cover. $14.95
postpaid. |
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H678 A VISITOR’S GUIDE TO THE HISTORIC
QUINCY MINE by Lawrence J. Molloy, 2007. 60 pages, excellent photos, soft cover.
$11.99 postpaid. |
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H744 IMAGES OF AMERICA: MINERAL POINT,
WISCONSIN by Herbert Beall &
Barbara A. Beall, 2007. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.95
postpaid. |
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H931 IMAGES OF
AMERICA: CONNECTICUT MINING
by John Pawloski, 2006. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $22.95
postpaid. |
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H940 ANCIENT
MINING ON THE SHORES OF LAKE SUPERIOR
by Charles Whittlesey, 1863. (Reprint
2006) Large size, map, excellent sketches of copper implements. $10.00
postpaid. |
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H1015
ARROWHEADS & PROJECTILE POINTS
by Lar Hothem, 2008. 223 pages, photos, soft cover. $10.50 postpaid.
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H939 KEWEENAW COPPER: GEOLOGY AND HISTORY
by Theodore J. Bornhorst & Larry D. Lankton, 2006. Large size, photos,
soft cover. $15.95 postpaid. |
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H518 TO THE PIKE’S
PEAK GOLD FIELDS 1859 edited by LeRoy R. Hafen, 2004. 320 pages,
illustrations, map, soft cover. $20.95 postpaid. |
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H985 THE PLANK ROAD
AND THE FIRST RAILROAD by Robert D. Dobson, 2007. 128 pages,
photos, appendix that covers the history of several mines, soft cover.
$18.95 postpaid. |
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H311 LAKE SUPERIOR ROCK
PICKER'S GUIDE by Kevin Gauthier & Bruce Mueller, 2007. 103 pages,
color and back & white photos, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.
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H126 CORNISH IN MICHIGAN by
Russell M. Magnaghi, 2007. 101 pages, photos, index, soft cover,
$13.95 postpaid.
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H690 THE RAILROAD THAT NEVER RAN
by Robert D. Dobson, 2004.
This is the story of Michigan’s Iron Range and Huron Railroad. 70
pages, photos, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid. |
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H921 MINES AND GEOLOGY OF THE
RANDSBURG AREA: AN HISTORICAL GEM OF THE MOJAVE DESERT
by D.D. Trent, 2006. Full of photos,
maps, soft cover. $13.95 postpaid. |
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H925 OURAY & SAN MIGUEL MINING 1882-3
by William Weston, 2006. 165
pages, photos, illustrations, map, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid. |
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H942 IMAGES OF AMERICA – HOUGHTON
COUNTY: 1870-1920 by Richard
E. Taylor, 2006. 128 pages, excellent photos, index, soft cover.
$22.00 postpaid. |
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H948 IMAGES OF AMERICA – IRONWOOD,
HURLEY AND THE GOGEBIC RANGE
by Matthew Liesch, 2006. 128 pages,
neat photos, soft cover. $22.00 postpaid. |
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H958 STRIKE INVESTIGATION: BY THE
COMMITTEE OF THE COPPER COUNTRY COMMERCIAL CLUB OF MICHIGAN 1913
(Reprint) An
excellent text covering the Western Federation of Miners strike on
July 23, 1913 in the Michigan Copper District. 85 pages, photos, map,
soft cover. $15.95 postpaid. |
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H959 ROCK
BURSTS IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COPPER MINES
(Reprint) Originally published in1929,
this book has a terrific collection of underground mine photos along
with an excellent text. 43 pages, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid. |
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Recently Featured Items

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H99 CORNWALL’S ENGINE HOUSES by D. B.
Barton, 2003 ed. 32 pages, full of color photos, soft cover. $8.50
postpaid.
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H145 COPPER COUNTRY POST CARDS: A VIEW OF THE
PAST FROM THE KEWEENAW PENINSULA by Nancy Ann Sanderson, 2005.
176 pages, color & black & white photos, hard cover, dust jacket.
$27.95 postpaid.
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H870 CARBIDE LIGHT: THE LAST FLAME IN
AMERICAS MINES by Dave Thorpe, 2006. A beautiful informative book
with 270 pages, large size, over 650 illustrations, approximately 325
are color photos, hard cover, dust jacket. $82.95 postpaid.
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H911 GEODES: NATURES TREASURES by Cross
& Zeitner, 2006. A stunning full-color exploration of geodes! 304
pages, color & black & white photos, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.
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H936 LAKE MICHIGAN ROCK PICKERS GUIDE by
B.Mueller & W. Wilde, 2006. 80 pages, lots of color & black & white
photos, soft cover. $17.95 postpaid.
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H943 THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MICHIGAN FOSSILS
by Joseph Kchodl, 2006. 109 pages, photos, soft cover. $16.95
postpaid.
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H512 CALUMET AND HECLA CONSOLIDATED COPPER
COMPANY Reprinted by Robert Fox, 2006. Large size, approx. 100
pages, full of old photos, maps, sketches. $16.95 postpaid.
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H862 A SILVER CAMP
CALLED CREEDE: A CENTURY OF MINING by Richard C. Huston,
2004. 539 pages, 121 photos & illustrations, maps, hard cover, dust
jacket. $34.95 postpaid.
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H885 MISSOURI MINING
HERITAGE GUIDE by John Park, 2005. 279 pages, photos, soft cover.
$22.95 postpaid. |
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H44 MICHIGAN GHOST
TOWNS OF THE UPPER PENINSULA by R.L. Dodge, 1996. 301 pages,
photos, maps, soft cover. $17.95 postpaid. |
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TG1 A GUIDE TO
TREASURE IN ARIZONA by Thomas Penfield, 1973. 134 pages, soft
cover. $10.95 postpaid. |
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TG2 A GUIDE TO
TREASURE IN CALIFORNIA by Thomas Penfield, 2001. 160 pages, soft
cover. $13.95 postpaid. |
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TG3 A GUIDE TO TREASURE IN MONTANA - WYOMING
by Thomas Penfield, 1975. 84 pages, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.
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TG4 A GUIDE TO TREASURE IN NEW MEXICO by
Thomas Penfield, 1973. 109 pages, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.
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TG4 A GUIDE TO TREASURE IN NEVADA by
Thomas Penfield, 1974. 74 pages, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.
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TG7 A GUIDE TO TREASURE
IN TEXAS by Thomas Penfield, 2001. 141 pages, soft
cover. $11.95 postpaid. |
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H859
ISHPEMING’S SALISBURY MINE: THE COMPLETE STORY OF A MICHIGAN, UPPER
PENINSULA IRON ORE MINE by
Robert D. Dobson, 2004. 65 pages, photos, soft cover.
$9.95 postpaid. |
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V45 VIDEO – THE MAGIC OF HOMESTAKE.
Here is an excellent video that provides an overview of the famous
Homestake Gold Mine located in Lead, South Dakota. VHS
$22.95 postpaid.
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H877 THE WHITE PINE COPPER DEPOSIT,
ONTONAGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
by Walter S. White and James C. Wright, 1954. Reprinted 2005. The
Copper Range Company through its subsidiary, the White Pine Copper
Company, mined a multi-million-ton body of low grade ore. 41 pages,
maps, charts, soft cover.
$8.95 postpaid.
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H853 THE CORPSE ON BOOMERANG ROAD:
TELLURIDE’S WAR ON LABOR 1899-1908
by Maryjoy Martin, 2004. A well
researched expose of the struggles between Telluride’s mining unions
and mine owners. 365 pages, 85 photographs & illustrations, 8 maps,
hard cover, dust jacket.
$31.95 postpaid.
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H836 EXPLORING AND MINING GEMS AND GOLD
IN THE WEST by Fred Rynerson,
2003. 204 pages, photos, soft cover.
$10.95 postpaid.
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H490 A MILE DEEP AND BLACK AS PITCH:
AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE FRANKLIN AND STERLING HILL MINES
by Carrie Papa, 2004. 372 pages, 111
photos, soft cover.
$26.95 postpaid.
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V53 DVD – RHODOCHROSITE RED TREASURE
OF THE ROCKIES: THE STORY OF THE SWEET HOME MINE,
2004. This DVD tells the story of the Sweet Home Mine from its
beginnings as a modest, 1870’s silver mine to its rebirth as a
world-renowned source of crystal specimens. Approximately 80 minutes.
$25.95 postpaid.
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H284 A ROOM FOR THE SUMMER, ADVENTURE,
MISADVENTURE AND SEDUCTION IN THE MINES OF THE COEUR D’ALENE
by Fritz Wolff, 2004. The author takes the reader on a memorable
journey into the rough-and-tumble world of hard rock mining,
recounting his experience both above and below ground as an apprentice
engineer during the late 1950’s. 264 pages, illustrations, hard cover,
dust jacket.
$31.95 postpaid. |
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H702 RIDING THE HIGH WIRE: AERIAL MINE
TRAMWAYS IN THE WEST by Robert A. Trennert, 2001. RIDING THE HIGH WIRE is the
first comprehensive history of aerial mine tramways in the American
West. 176 pages, 40 black & white photos, 5 line drawings, soft cover.
$21.95 postpaid.
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H401 UNDERSTANDING AND FINDING AGATES
by Karen Brzys, 2004. Full
of beautiful color agate photos, large size, soft cover.
$16.95 postpaid.
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H892 SAUK COUNTY, WISCONSIN IRON
MINING by “Mid-Continent
Railroad Gazette”, 2003. Here is an excellent history of the “Baraboo
Iron Range” located in Wisconsin. A large number of old black & white
photos accompany the text. Soft cover.
$6.95 postpaid.
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H893 THE COPPER RANGE RAILROAD
by George A. Forero Jr., 2004. This
publication provides an excellent history of this Michigan Copper
Country railroad, along with mining history. 42 pages, great black &
white photos, maps, soft cover.
$6.95 postpaid.
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H748 CINDERS &
SMOKE: A MILE BY MILE GUIDE FOR THE DURANGO & SILVERTON NARROW GAUGE
RAILROAD by Doris B. Osterwald,
2001. 168 pages, color and black & white photos, soft cover.
$12.95 postpaid.
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H846 THE COMPLETE
GUIDE TO PETOSKEY STONES by
Bruce Mueller and William H. Wilde, 2004. 70 pages, photos, soft
cover.
$13.95 postpaid. |
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H453 AURORA, GHOST
CITY OF THE DAWN by Robert E.
Stewart, 2004. 80 pages, 7”x10”, illustrated, maps, soft cover.
$9.95 postpaid. |
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V42 VIDEO –
UNWATERING THE OSCEOLA MINE.
Witness the toil and strife as miners of the era unwater this landmark
Michigan copper mine in 1958. VHS $22.95 postpaid. Also available in
DVD V43 $24.95 postpaid. |
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H342 MINNESOTA’S
IRON COUNTRY by Marvin Lamppa,
2003. Richly illustrated with more than 100 historic photos, maps,
etc. 304 pages, large size, soft cover.
$21.95 postpaid. |
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H241 FEE MINING
AND MINERAL ADVENTURES IN THE EASTERN U. S.
by James Martin Monaco & Jeannett
Hathaway Monaco, 2004. Large size, 264 pages, soft cover.
$17.95 postpaid. |
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H882 THE TREASURE
OF HOMESTAKE GOLD by Mildred
Fielder. Originally published in 1970, this book has been reprinted.
The author chronicles the history of this great mine up to 1970. 478
pages, photos, soft cover.
$21.95 postpaid. |
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H94 TOO TOUGH TO DIE: THE RISE, FALL AND RESURRECTION OF A SILVER
CAMP, 1878
to 1990 by Lynn R. Bailey, 2004. 416 pages, end notes, bibliography,
index, 57 half-tones, line drawings and maps, soft cover. Edition limited
to 1,500 copies. $28.00 postpaid |
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H361 TOMBSTONE FROM A WOMAN'S POINT OF VIEW: THE LETTERS OF CLARA
SPALDING BROWN, JULY 7, 1880 TO NOVEMBER 14, 1882. Compiled, edited,
and with an introduction by Lynn R. Bailey. Reprinted 2004. 96 pages, line
drawings, index, soft cover.
$17.50 postpaid. |
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H485 COPPER, TIMBER, IRON AND HEART, STORIES FROM MICHIGAN'S UPPER
PENINSULA by Benjamin C. Mukkala, 2003. 278 pages, photos, soft cover.
You will enjoy this book!
$17.95 postpaid |
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H765 GOLD IN SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA by Jeri Jones & Donald
Schmerling,
2002. Large size, 40 pages, photos, soft cover.
$12.00 postpaid |
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H838 DEATH VALLEY TO YOSEMITE: FRONTIER MINING CAMPS & GHOST TOWNS
by Beldon & Dedecker, 2003. 192 pages, photos, soft cover.
$16.95 postpaid. |
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H839 EXPLORING THE GHOST TOWN DESERT: A GUIDE TO THE RAND MINING AREA,
ITS NATURAL AND HISTORIC POINTS OF INTEREST by Roberta Martin Starry,
2003. 106 pages, maps photos, soft cover.
$16.95 postpaid. |
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H840 DIAMONDS AND PRECIOUS STONES by Patrick Voillot, 2003. 128
pages, photos, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid. |
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H843 ROCKHOUNDIND COLORADO by William A. & Cora Kappele, 2nd
edition, 2004. 241 pages, photos, maps, appendix, soft cover.
$16.95 postpaid. |
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H861 THE BELMONT MINE - 1953 by Bob Schlosser, 2003. The Belmont
Mine was located in Butte, MT. 50 pages, 7 pen & ink drawings, spiral
binding, laminated cover.
$16.50 postpaid. |
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H875 THE BEAUTY OF BANDED AGATES: AN EXPLORATION OF AGATES FROM EIGHT
MAJOR WORLDWIDE SITES by Michael R. Carlson, 2002. This is a large
size "Coffee Table" type book with beautiful color photos. 160 pages,
printed on high quality paper, hard cover, dust jacket. A beautiful book!
$62.95 postpaid. |
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H29 MINERALOGY OF MICHIGAN by E. W. Heinrich, updated and revised
by
George W. Robinson, 2004. Large size, 252 pages, 125 color photos, soft
cover.
$47.95 postpaid. |
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H381 Summit: A Gold Rush History of Summit County Colorado by Mary
Ellen Gilliland. 350 Pages, over 100 photographs, soft cover.
$17.95 postpaid. |
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H42 ROADSIDE GEOLOGY OF WISCONSIN by Robert
H. Dott Jr. & John W. Attig, 2004. 360 pages, 6"x9", 120 two-color
maps and illustrations, 104 black & white photos, glossary,
bibliography, index, soft cover.
$22.00 postpaid. |
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H382 BRECKENRIDGE by Mary Ellen Gilliland. Discover its ghost
towns, visit its famous gold mines, tour its downtown historic district.
60 pages, photos, soft cover.
$6.95 postpaid. |
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H388 MODERN METAL
DETECTORS by Charles Garrett,
2002. This book provides complete information on using any kind of
metal detector. Contains an additional section on computerized
detectors. 432 pages, color and black & white photos, soft cover.
$16.95 postpaid. |
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H534 MATRIX -
MICHIGAN GOLD ISSUE, SPRING 2003.
“A HISTORY AND MINERALOGY OF THE ROPES GOLD MINE, NEAR ISHPEMING,
MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI by Michael P. Basal. An excellent text, color and
black & white mining photographs, along with color mineral photos.
$17.95
postpaid. |
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V38 VIDEO - FROM
ORE TO FINISHED PRODUCT (DVD)
This film was produced in the 1940’s and shows the copper mining
process from deep shaft underground mining of ore to the final,
finished product.
$22.95 postpaid. |
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H155 LAKE SUPERIOR
GOLD: AN AMATEUR’S GUIDE TO PROSPECTING IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR REGION
by Jim Dwyer, 1992. This book
describes many locations to prospect for riches along Lake Superior.
88 pages, photos, maps, soft cover.
$11.50 postpaid. |
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H789 A GOOD CAMP:
GOLD MINES OF JULIAN AND THE CUYAMACAS
by Leland Fetzer, 2002 104 pages, dozens
of historic photos, soft cover.
$14.95 postpaid. |
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H842 HIGH LINE TO
LEADVILLE: A MILE BY MILE GUIDE FOR THE LEADVILLE, COLORADO & SOUTHERN
RAILROAD by Doris B. Osterwald,
2000. 160 pages, numerous black & white photos, soft cover.
$11.95 postpaid. |
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CM34
PHOENIX: MICHIGAN'S HISTORY by Clarence J.
Monette, 2003. 144 pages, photos, soft cover.
$8.50 postpaid. |
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H784 A CONCISE HISTORY OF MINE HOISTING by Paul Mogensen & Ed
Hunter, 2002. Large size, great illustrations and sketches, soft cover.
$14.50 postpaid. |
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H173 THE COMPLETE GUIDE BOOK ABOUT GEODES OF THE MIDWEST
by Edward E. Smith, 2003. Includes color photos, charts and tips about
geodes. 70 pages, soft cover.
$17.95 postpaid. |
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H716 ROCK PICKERS GUIDE TO LAKE SUPERIOR'S NORTH SHORE by Mark
Stensaas, Second edition, 2000. The color illustrations of the various
rocks, agates, etc., are "super". A very popular book! Soft cover,
full of illustrations. $9.95 plus
$1.50 shipping. |
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H253 A TOUR GUIDE TO THE MINES OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY,
WISCONSIN by Loren
Farrey, 2002. A driving tour of the old lead & zinc mining sites in the
Benton, New Diggings, Leadmine and Shullsburg area. Large size, photos,
spiral binding, soft cover.
$17.00 postpaid.
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H781 DRILLS AND MILLS: PRECIOUS METAL MINING AND
MILLING METHODS OF THE
FRONTIER WEST, Revised and Expanded Second Edition, by Will
Meyerriecks, 2003. 272 pages, photographs, charts, tables, references,
soft cover. A book that you will want to add to your library.
$32.95 postpaid. |
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H142 NEW MEXICO MINING HERITAGE GUIDE by John Park, 2003. This
guide
includes 318 entries on 164 pages, 118 photographs and 25 maps. Soft
cover, comb binding.
$14.95 postpaid. |
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H831 GOING BACK TO CENTRAL: ON THE ROAD IN SEARCH OF THE PAST IN
MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA by Lon L. Emerick, 2003. Packed full of
fascinating information and stories about the people and places of the
Iron Range and Copper Country. 159 pages, color photos, soft cover.
$21.95 postpaid. |
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H117 Volume 1 West $29.95 postpaid
H118 Volume 2 East $29.95 postpaid
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H778
COLORADO MINING STORIES: HAZARDS, HEROICS, & HUMOR by Caroline
Arlen, 2002. This book is a portrait of an incredible brand of
individuals, working in unbelievably dangerous conditions during a unique
time in the American West. 176 pages, photographs, soft cover.
$14.95 postpaid. |
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H782 THE BY GONE ERA OF KEWEENAW COPPER: BRIEF SKETCHES OF HISTORY AND
HUMAN INTEREST STORIES by Tauno Kilpela, 2002. If you are at all
interested in Michigan's copper mining history you will enjoy reading
these interesting stories written by an author who knows his copper
mining. Large size, maps, soft cover.
$9.95 postpaid. |
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H751 LOOKING FOR GOLD: A MODERN PROSPECTORS GUIDE by Bradford
Angier. Learn to prospect with detailed instructions for mining lode gold
and panning for placer gold deposits. 218 pages, soft cover.
$17.95 postpaid. |
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H767 FROZEN GOLD: A TREATISE ON EARLY KLONDIKE MINING, TECHNOLOGY,METHODS AND HISTORY
by John Gould, 2001. This book contains a wealth of information gathered
during a lifetime of mining with his father and associates. 8 1/2"x11",
112 pages, 108 photos, drawings, maps, soft cover.
$12.95 postpaid. |
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New GEM TRAILS
SERIES

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H604 GEM TRAILS OF OREGON by Mitchell. From agate to zeolite,
detailed
maps and text lead collectors to more than 80 of the best locations
throughout the state. Color and black & white photos highlight
collecting areas and the specimens found there. 192 pages, soft cover.
$10.95 postpaid.
H606 GEM TRAILS OF ARIZONA by James R. Mitchell.
Covers over 90
collecting sites. Maps, detailed text, color photos, 224 pages, soft
cover. $11.95 postpaid.
H607 GEM TRAILS OF UTAH by Mitchell. Black & white photos
highlight the
collecting area, A special color section aids in identifying the
specimens. Gems, minerals and fossils are found here. 168 pages, soft
cover. $9.95 postpaid.
H608 GEM TRAILS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA by
Mitchell. A complete guide to
Northern California. Beautiful color photographs, detailed text, maps,
160 pages, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.
H609 GEM TRAILS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA by Mitchell. The definitive
guide to over 70 of the best collecting sites for gems, minerals, and
fossils in Southern California. Detailed maps, text, black & white and
color photos. 184 pages, soft cover. $8.95 postpaid.
H605 GEM TRAILS OF COLORADO by Mitchell. This indispensable guide
provides clear maps, concise directions, detailed text and both black &
white and color photos. 144 pages, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.
H611 MIDWEST GEM, FOSSIL, & MINERAL TRAILS: PRAIRIE STATES by
Zeitner.
This book describes where and what to collect in Kansa, Nebraska,
Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, how to hunt on your own
and where to get more information and additional help in each state. 128
pages, soft cover. $10.95 postpaid.
H612 GEM TRAILS OF NEVADA by Mitchell. Maps, photos and detailed
text
describe where to go and what to look for at over 50 sites throughout
the state of Nevada. Includes mineral locator index. 119 pages, soft
cover. $8.95 postpaid.
H610 GEM TRAILS OF NEW MEXICO by Mitchell. New Mexico is a
rockhound's
paradise. Contains informative text, detailed maps, glossary, mineral
index and a beautiful color insert highlighting the variety of minerals
found in New Mexico. 240 pages, soft cover. $12.95 postpaid.
H613 GEM TRAILS OF PENNSYLVANIA & NEW JERSEY by Stepanski & Snow.
Detailed text, contact information, and directions lead you to some of
the best sites to find minerals and fossils. Complete with a handy color
insert of mineral specimens, glossary and a mineral locator index. 160
pages, soft cover. $12.95 postpaid.
H614 GEM TRAILS OF TEXAS by Cross. Written by an experienced
rockhound
from the state. Includes a a new color insert of the best fossils and
rocks the state has to offer. Detailed maps, numerous black & white
photos, glossary, mineral index and clear , exact directions tell what
to look for at each site. 160 pages, soft cover. $12.95 postpaid.
H615 DESERT GEM TRAILS by Strong. Field guide to the gems and
minerals
of the Mohave and Colorado Deserts. Includes maps and photos. 80 pages,
soft cover. $6.00 postpaid.
H75 MIDWEST GEM, FOSSIL, AND MINERAL TRAILS: GREAT LAKES STATES by
Zeitner. This book describes where and what to collect in Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. Learn how to hunt on
your own, what collectibles can be found and how to preserve your
specimens. Maps, photos, 128 pages, soft cover. $10.95 postpaid.
THE GPS GUIDE TO WESTERN GEM TRAILS by DavidA. Kelty
. Find the exact locations to almost every site in the GEM
TRAILS series for the western states using your G.P.S. Easy-to-read
format with site maps and precise coordinates. 128 pages, soft cover.
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H701 IS THIS AN AGATE?
Color illustrations, soft cover. $7.95 postpaid.

QUINCY MINE HOIST NOTE PAPER
Each package contains 15 sheets of note paper
with matching envelopes. $6.95 postpaid.
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H735
RICHES TO RUST: A GUIDE TO MINING IN THE OLD WEST by Eric Twitty,
2002. Over 300 pages, 225 illustrations, soft cover.
$19.95 postpaid.
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H738
SHAFT FURNACES AND BEEHIVE CHARCOAL KILNS: A HISTORY OF SMELTING IN THE
FAR WEST, 1860-1900 by Lynn R. Bailey, 2002. 247 pages, hard
cover, foil stamped spine, dust jacket, 49 halftones and line drawings,
bibliography and index.
$29.95 postpaid.
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H759
SAN JUAN GOLD: A MINING ENGINEER'S ADVENTURES, 1879-1881 by Duane
A. Smith, 2002. 144 pages, 19 illustrations, soft cover,
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H670 BLOWN TO
BITS IN THE MINE: A HISTORY OF MINING AND EXPLOSIVES IN THE UNITED STATES
by Eric Twitty, 2000.
Hard cover with dust cover.
BLOWN TO
BITS IN THE MINE charts the evolution of the use of explosives
for mining and quarrying in North America from the Industrial Revolution
into the twentieth century. The art of blasting was of prime importance to
mining because explosives enabled miners to move through solid rock as no
other technology could. This book presents a detailed look at the whole
process of using explosives, from drilling blast-holes to setting off the
charges, with an emphasis on technology, material culture, and the impacts
to the mine as a work environment. Everyone with a penchant for mining
history will enjoy this book.
220 pages, over 150 photographs and illustrations. $22.95. Free
shipping!
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EF THE NIGHT
THE FITZ WENT DOWN
by Hugh E. Bishop, 2000. Captain Dudley J. Paquette was on the lake that
night. He knows why the Edmund Fitzgerald couldn’t survive the harrowing
storm. A book that once you start reading, you will be unable to stop.
176 pages, photographs, soft cover. $14.95 Free shipping!
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H643 MOUNTAINS OF SILVER: LIFE IN COLORADO’S RED
MOUNTAIN MINING DISTRICT by P. David Smith, 2000.
A little over a century ago, the Red Mountain Mining District in the San
Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado was the scene of a “silver rush”
with a resulting output of precious metals in Colorado second only to that
of Leadville. MOUNTAINS OF SILVER is a colorful and varied
tapestry that depicts the lives of the prospectors who made the first rich
strikes; the land promoters, speculators, and road-and railroad-builders
who capitalized on the frenzied rush to the area; and the motley
collection of miners, lawyers, merchants, prostitutes, saloonkeepers, and
freighters who attempted to profit from the boom.
221 pages, photographs, soft cover. $16.95. Free shipping!

Copper
Country Road Trip, Enjoy Keweenaw History From the Comfort of Your Car
Larry Malloy Here is a book that locates and describes most all of the mining
related point of interest, old mine locations, etc. that are located in
Michigan's famous "Copper Country". Well written, full of mining
related photographs, both old and new. If you are at all interested
in Michigan's mining history, you will want a copy of this book!.
Large size, 93 pages, soft cover, spiral binding.
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