Veteran rock hunter, writer and geologist
Garret Romaine's newest book is hot off the press.
The Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook (Falcon Guides; $21.95) is a great reference to keep beside your armchair and in the RV (heck, get two copies!). The book provides the knowledge you need to go from a person who likes to pick up pretty rocks (or, are they stones? See
Dr. Rock's previous post) to being an informed rock/mineral/fossil hunter. Garret's book uses down-to-earth language to give you a basic overview of the geologic processes relevant to collectors; a list of common minerals, crystals, rocks, fossils, and where to start looking for them; how to collect them safely and legally; how to work in the field and the essential tools you need, such as hammers, picks, and hand lenses; and he explains what to do with your prizes when you get home from your road trip. He also tells you how to gain more knowledge: how to obtain geologic maps and how to use them, a list of blogs, and references. The book also features short interviews withcollectors and geologists (including yours truly- blush).
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| Garret Romaine |
Garret Romaine is an avid rockhound, fossil collector, and gem hunter; he has an undergraduate degree in Geology, a Masters in Geography, and also an MBA. He is the author of
Rockhounding Idaho and
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals (both FalconGuides) as well as
Gem Trails of Oregon and
Gem Trails of Washington. He is also a columnist for
Gold Prospectors magazine.
He has a raft of YouTube videos about great outings in search of cool rocks and minerals:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Garret%27s+World+Of+Geology&sm=12
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