Books on Metal Detecting

Roadrunner · Jan 24, 2009

I did a search but didn't get any results on this subject. As a newbie, I am trying to find some good books on the subject so I will have a little knowledge before I go out hunting. Of course, I have to get a detector also. Welcome reccomendations on good books.

Has anyone read either of these books, and if so, are they worth the cost?

"Metal Detecting Manual" by Dan Hughes or

Charles Garrett's book on "Finding Coins"

drsmithtft · Jan 24, 2009

Welcome from Texas. Great to have you aboard. Perhaps you should try ebay. They should have a few books.

rascal · Jan 24, 2009

I have read the Garrett book, If it is worth the cost would be determined by how much you already know on the subject.

rusthunter · Jan 24, 2009

Roadrunner said:
I did a search but didn't get any results on this subject. As a newbie, I am trying to find some good books on the subject so I will have a little knowledge before I go out hunting. Of course, I have to get a detector also. Welcome reccomendations on good books.

Has anyone read either of these books, and if so, are they worth the cost?

"Metal Detecting Manual" by Dan Hughes or

Charles Garrett's book on "Finding Coins"

Dan Hughes also does podcast shows that are great. you should check it out.
www.thetreasurecorner.com

steve in so la · Jan 24, 2009

I started out on Karl Von Muller's books. He was the dean of detectorists, Steve in so az

Doug · Jan 24, 2009

Handbook for Detectorists. by Gert Gesink (Dutch?) English version available .

Although this book is aimed mainly at the European market it is a good in-depth read about metal detectors and sites.

Doug (England)

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Nortonics · Jan 25, 2009

Roadrunner said:
Has anyone read either of these books, and if so, are they worth the cost?

"Metal Detecting Manual" by Dan Hughes...

Dan is a active member right here on the forum: Dan Hughes profile

His personal sites:

http://www.treasuremanual.com
http://www.thetreasurecorner.com <-- podcasts

Also check this post for a lot of good book ideas:

Metal detecting text books

RickO · Jan 25, 2009

The books by Jimmy Normandi (Sierra) and Clive Clynick are also excellent resources..... RickO

TonyinCT · Jan 25, 2009

Please check out my site . There is a book section there. Also, if there is a specific book you are looking for let me know and I'll see what I can do to get it for you if I don't already have it.

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