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Prospecting for Gold in the United States

Prospecting for Gold in the United States

This United States Geological Survey (USGS) publication discusses gold prospecting in the US. The history of prospecting is covered, as well as where in the US gold can still be found and accounts of successful gold mining. Deposits of gold are also explained, including placer deposits and lode gold. Selected references for additional reading are given.... Show More
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 3, 2016
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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English
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