Reno Chris Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hey after many years of work, I am happy to announce my new prospecting book is now available! The delivery truck driver just left and I now have 3000 copies sitting in my garage. My back hurts already, just from the thought of moving all those boxes!The title is "Fists Full of Gold" because that's what I hope it will bring you. I've put in years of experience to make this book the most comprehensive prospecting book ever written. Its very different from what is on the market already – Its focus is to teach you to find gold deposits, both placer and hard rock. There is a huge amount of information here that is just simply not available in any other prospecting book. It has plenty of basic coverage for new prospectors but lots of material for those guys who have some experience and want to learn more, plus even more advanced information for prospectors with decades of experience. It is up to date with all the latest technology and science.It's a quite a reference: more than 360 pages long with over 225,000 words. That makes it longer by far than any prospecting book written for individuals – longer than any 2 or 3 combined! In spite of this, it's all written for the average individual who does not have any formal training in geology or mining.Some of the highlights of what the book covers:The basics of prospecting and finding gold, including:The fact that there is lots of gold is still out there to be foundHow to pan, sluice, dredge and dry wash for goldAn extensive section on metal detecting, perhaps the best on the marketBuilding your own equipment: including your own sluice, dredge or dry washerHow to deal with and get the most out of your black sandsHow to get the best prices for your gold, specimens and nuggetsA full coverage of the geology of gold and silver mineral deposits:All about minerals and how to identify themMinerals associated with gold depositsRocks: what they are and how to identify themBasic geology for the prospector in an understandable formA detailed explanation of placer geology and how paystreaks formA detailed explanation of hard rock geology and how gold deposits formHow to recognize many types of hard rock gold and silver depositsHow to do research to find your own rich concentrations of gold Using and understanding topographic maps, aerial photos and GPSHow to use geology maps to find goldSigns and indicators of gold deposits you want to look for in the fieldHow to prospect for commercial deposits of gold and silverMining law and how to stake your own claimPlatinum placers and deposits – How to prospect for themDiamonds in placers – How to recognize themMaps of where to find gold in the US and AustraliaFor the next month or two, I'll be the only one selling this book (that's an effort to try to recover some of the cost of printing it up because I am publishing it myself). After that, it will be available from all your favorite prospecting supply dealers. I hope that my good friend Rob Allison will decide to carry it for sale. I'll also be happy to personally address it to you and autograph it for you with any greeting or best wishes you like. The price is $29.95, and with priority mail shipping it will be $35. If you are interested, all the info on purchasing a copy is on this website:http://nevada-outbac...om/goldbook.htmIf you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc62burke Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi ChrisThat book of yours sound like a must have for prospectors, Im in Australia & I would love one, maybe I can organise Uncle Ron to get one & bring it over for me when he come's.cheers, may your year be golden.Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Chris Your book sounds great and you got them just in time for the Gold Show this weekend.I hope that you have several reprints over the years to come. Best to you! Chuck Anders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 15, 2010 Admin Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hey Chris, Great to hear the book is finally released. Send me over a bunch if you would. Give me a call at 623-362-1459 so we can take care of payment. Talk with you later,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverJohn Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hey Chris thanks for taking the time to talk to me at the Lancaster show. I am LOVING the book. I don't think that anyone in this business should be without it. Hope to see you again in Las Vegas and thank you again. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnutter Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hey Chris I just recieved yuor book today. I'm already half way thru it and it reads wondeful. Lots of good information and easy to understand and relate to. Thank you very much. sincerely Wayne Evans aka Wingnutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch john Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Well... I have a copy... I got it Saturday at the Lancaster Gold show from Author Chris Ralph... It truly is a big book full of lots of information and photos. I'm sure it will be a great seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Yo Chris...Got the book from you a couple days ago (thanks for the lightning fast shipping)...I've skimmed through it and it sure is jam packed with great info...You sure have covered the gold prospecting experience side to side and top to bottom...Thanks...Cheers, Unc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Oops...sorry for the double post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highbanker58 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Chris I just sent you an order for your new book.Sounds great , can't wait to get it.Thanks for taking the time to write a book to help those of us that are relatively new to detecting.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexb Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Well, I had the opportunity to look over the book on a plane ride, lots of good information. For one thing, it made the trip go more quickly. Chris lays out the concepts and then illustrates them with case examples from various locations from around the world. He makes the concepts understandable and demonstrates his capable teaching skills within the pages of the book. I think everyone would learn something from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fla mick Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Chris, will you have the book for sale in Phoenix at the show? mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Chris Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 If Rob is there, he should have books, however if it turns out no dealer is there with any books, then I'll bring some (so one way or another you'll be able to buy a book). I will be at the Phoenix GPAA show, so if yo do buy a book from Rob, then I'll be happy to sign it if you like. Rob's stock was mailed to him yesterday, so he should have it around the end of the week.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Chris G. announced he will be at the Phoenix show also. He is supposed to have the book for sale too.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm happy to report I will be carrying Chris' book. I received a copy to day in advance of my shipment, and I can tell you the amount of valuable information in this book is not to be missed. Newbies and veterans alike this is a valuable addition to your library. I may start including them with every detector I sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I'm happy to report I will be carrying Chris' book. I received a copy to day in advance of my shipment, and I can tell you the amount of valuable information in this book is not to be missed. Newbies and veterans alike this is a valuable addition to your library. I may start including them with every detector I sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 29, 2010 Admin Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hey Guys, Yep, I received Chris Ralph's book and it's excellent. I will have them at the Phoenix Gold Show if anyone is looking for one. I'm in the process of moving, so been away from the phone and internet for a few days. If you need one now, I can ship them out through the mail also. Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitkof Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hi Chris, Congratulations... I sent a check in the snail mail for your book. I tried the Pay-Pal link and crapped out again (funtionally challenged I remain). I be heading south by ship in a few weeks and will have something good to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbond Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 I wanted to give a huge thank you for my book Chris.... I know I'm a bit late guys, my copy was waiting for me at my US mailing address which I've not been to for months... it was WELL worth the wait..... Great job!!!!! Love it!!!!!Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Soloman Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 We have 'Fists full of Gold' with FREE shipping on the AGA site. We have begun giving Chris' book to guests at our Rich Hill gold prospecting school, and suggest to our students that they refer to it often. By the way Chris, I'll be ordering another case VERY soon. Cheers! - Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbond Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 The 'only' complaint about the book that crossed my mind for a second is that the book has maps of all the western USA gold fields, as well as some in eastern USA PLUS Alaska AND many for Australia however there are none of one of the biggest gold areas among all of those...... British Columbia and the Klondike Gold Rush areas... but it only took me about .75 of a second for that "Hey, what about BC?" feeling to turn into "Whew, thanks for not reminding folks how much gold we have in BC". Thanks again Chris, great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Chris Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 I understand. The maps are kind of an "extra" thing. The book is not intended to be a "where to find gold" book, but more of a how to find it once you are there book. I have some materials and maps to maybe do a "where to find gold" book. That includes stuff on the gold bearing streams of BC., but that would be years in the future.Thanks for your kind words, and Rob does have this book in stock for sale.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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