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Title: Rockhounding Arizona by Gerry Blair ISBN: 1-56044-389-8 Publisher: Falcon Pub. Date: 01 December, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 2.67 (3 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Don't let the new title fool you ....
Comment: I was hugely disappointed to find that this book, "Rockhounding Arizona", by Gerry Blair (ISBN #1-56044-389-8, 1992 by Falcon Publishing) is simply a title and ISBN # change for the original book, "The Rockhound's Guide to Arizona" by the same author (ISBN #1-56044-161-5, 1992 by Falcon Press Publishing).
Amazon references a 1995 date for this book, but the inside cover reflects the copyright date of 1992.
I thought I would find updated information from the original guide, but instead found a replica of the book I already possessed, with an different picture on the cover and a different title. Very disappointing.
Rating: 2
Summary: Too many off-limits sites
Comment: While an excellent reference for what can be found where, this is not a good reference for what the public can actually get their hands on. Many of the (most interesting!) locations were listed as being closed to the public. In fact, 10 of the first 12 sites listed in the book are closed to collecting or have highly restricted access. This book says "You can look but you can't touch!". The book does get less restrictive towards the middle and end. There are definitely better books out there, including Minerals of Arizona by Neil Bearce and Gem Trails of Arizona by James Mitchell.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great sites and good directions
Comment: I tried five of the sites in the book and found the sites with little trouble based on the directions given. At each of the sites I found the mineral described in the book (often in great quantity). The book recommends tools to use at each site. An excellent book!
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Title: Gem Trails of Arizona by James R. Mitchell, James R. Michell, Bessie Simpson ISBN: 1889786144 Publisher: Gem Guides Book Co Pub. Date: 01 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Rockhounding Nevada by William A. Kappele ISBN: 1560446013 Publisher: Falcon Pub. Date: 01 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Roadside Geology of Arizona (Roadside Geology Series) by Halka Chronic ISBN: 0878421475 Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Rockhounding California by Gail A. Butler ISBN: 1560446390 Publisher: Falcon Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Rockhounding Utah by William A. Kappele ISBN: 1560444460 Publisher: Falcon Pub. Date: 01 June, 1996 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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