The Bureau of Mines receives many inquiries concerning favorable areas in which to prospect for gold, procedure to be followed, equipment required, and allied subjects. This circular has been prepared for use in reply to these inquiries and is a preprint fo part of a bulletin to be issued later on "Equipping, Developing, and Operating Small Gold Mines." The increased interest in gold mining manifested during the past few years (1932-1935) has stimulated prospecting. Many adventurers have taken to the field to search for new gold deposits. A large percentage of them have had no previous experience in prospecting for lode gold ; this paper has been written with the hope that it might assist these newcomers.

Eureka! In this eBook Richard R. Barna "The Prepared Idiot" takes a look at how to start prospecting for gold! Who doesn't dream as a child of stumbling across a pile of gold, buried deep in your own backyard? Unfortunately, not many pirates have left treasure troves just under the surface in cities and towns, but you may be surprised to learn that gold prospecting still has a vast number of enthusiasts up and down the country. It is the thrill of the chase and the wonder of being in the great outdoors that many people find so invigorating, and so why not give it a try?