"My name is Jim Young and I have been prospecting for a long time and I do a lot of research in a lot of different aspects of gold prospecting. I am also the President of South Mississippi Chapter-Gold Prospectors Association of America and also the Mississippi State Director. I state the above information so that you can understand that I do know what I am talking about. But, to make this very clear to all, the statements provided herein are my own personal thoughts and beliefs and I am NOT nor am I authorized to speak for the GPAA.

In case you are wondering about why I am saying all this is that, FINALLY, I am really happy to see that someone has put so much information under one cover. I have, probably, most of the information in the book already but it is scattered through many studies, research papers, government documents, and other books (the accuracy of which sometimes is questionable). That is why I can foresee this book becoming THE GOLD PROSPECTORS BIBLE. This book contains a ton of information under one cover that could take a prospector or researcher hours and even days to find independently. Mr. Rapp openly states in his intro to the book and also in his press release that most of this information is freely available to the public. I agree with that, ...it is. However, as many long time prospectors know, finding the information and then trying to interpret technical or scholastic jargon and put in layman's terms is a trial in itself. Mr. Rapp has put the information in this book in a simple-to-read and -even an enjoyable reading format that even a brand new "newbie" can understand it.”

-By Jim Young

"I am a recreational gold prospector with 10 years of experience in several gold bearing States and find this book very useful and exceedingly interesting. The author amassed a cornucopia of gold prospecting information that can serve as a bible for first time weekend enthusiasts as well as many long time recreational gold prospectors. I suspect that the chapters describing the geology surrounding gold deposits will be useful even for gold mining professionals. Mr. Rapp provides detailed information about tools, procedures and processes used by prospectors and the geological formations where one may have better chances of finding gold. His multiple internet links provide source material that could never be condensed in a 300 page book. If a subject isn't completely explained in the book, he posts hot links to other sites for more detailed explanations. It could easily be the text book for an undergraduate geology class for gold prospectors.

I highly encourage prospecting enthusiasts to read the book and join a local gold prospecting club to put what you learn into action. Also, please place particular attention to your State DNR/DEQ and local prospecting laws and rules. They are all different and what may be legal in one state could carry large fines in another.

Disclaimer: I am president of the Remus, Michigan Chapter of Gold Prospector's Association of America, www.michgpaa.com, but my comments are mine alone and I don't attempt to represent those of GPAA, www.goldprospectors.org. And yes, we have very fine gold disbursed throughout Michigan."

-By Straffon

"So much information in such a concise presentation. Fascinating and easy to understand explanations of geologic processes that result in the various types of gold deposits. Clear instruction on how to identify different strata that are likely to contain gold. I'm looking forward to applying these techniques in the field."

–By William

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