The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for BeginnersEvery city possesses countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered--ancient artifacts, valuable jewelry, and vintage coins, as well as hundreds of other highly sought-after collectibles. Michael Chaplan, treasure hunter extraordinaire, has written a complete and practical guide to locating, unearthing, and identifying all of those treasures. The book begins with the basics, and then presents a working knowledge of digs. An up-to-date resource section provides useful lists of specialized catalog companies and helpful websites, organizations, magazines, and books. Whether you are an avid collector of artifacts, a weekend explorer in search of adventure, or simply a creative person in need of something fun to do, you will find that The Urban Treasure Hunter provides the perfect rewarding hobby. |
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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
An Urban Historical Perspective | 5 |
Treasure Hunting in a City | 9 |
Public Relations | 29 |
Hazards | 37 |
Legal Considerations | 51 |
Tools of the Trade | 59 |
Picking Up the Trail | 85 |
Bottle Digging | 147 |
Caring for Finds | 171 |
Cashing In | 191 |
Last Thoughts | 209 |
A Sample Treasure Hunting Reference Library | 211 |
Suppliers of Treasure Hunting Books | 215 |
Useful Journals for Treasure Hunters | 217 |
Websites for Treasure Hunters | 219 |