In "Underground Treasures: How and Where to Find Them," James Orton embarks on an illuminating exploration into the world of subterranean resources and treasure hunting. With a blend of anecdotal narrative and rigorous research, Orton delves into the methodologies of discovering hidden gems beneath the Earth's surface. The book artfully weaves scientific principles with practical guidance, reflecting a literary style that is both engaging and educational, appealing to both novice adventure...

"Underground Treasures: How and Where to Find Them" by James Orton is an intriguing exploration into the world of hidden gems and valuable artifacts buried beneath the earth's surface. The book delves into various methods and techniques for locating these treasures, offering insights into the tools and skills necessary for successful treasure hunting. Orton combines practical advice with captivating stories of real-life discoveries, making it an engaging read for both novice and experience...

In "Underground Treasures: How and Where to Find Them," James Orton meticulously explores the intricate world of treasure hunting, blending rich narrative with practical guidance. This captivating text traverses various terrains—from forgotten historical sites to urban landscapes—while employing a style that is both descriptive and instructional. Orton roots his observations in a robust historical context, drawing upon the adventures of past treasure seekers and the tales of hidden riches ...

This short work was written primarily for the landowners, the farmers, the mechanics, the miners, and the laborers. It attempted to help them discover for themselves minerals and ores and thus develop the resources and establish the value of any particular farm or region. It is one of the most valuable works on mining engineering, metallurgy, and Mineralogy. Contents include: Introduction Directions for Determining Specimens by the Key Descriptive List of Useful Minerals Prospecting for Di...

Underground Treasures: How and Where to Find Them—A Key for the Ready Determination of All the Useful Minerals Within the United States is a comprehensive guidebook designed for prospectors, geologists, and enthusiasts eager to explore the mineral wealth of the United States. This detailed manual provides practical instructions on how to locate, identify, and extract valuable minerals, including gold, silver, copper, lead, iron, coal, and precious stones. The book offers clear explanations...

“[A] delightful mix of memoir and field study.” — Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewAward-winning and beloved author Helen Humphreys discovers her local herbarium and realizes we need to look for beauty in whatever nature we have left — no matter how diminishedAward-winning poet and novelist Helen Humphreys returns to her series of nature meditations in this gorgeously written and illustrated book that takes a deep look at the forgot...

The story of the chicken traces the interactions of cultures around the globe. From Southeast Asia 8,000 years ago, chickens spread to ancient China and Japan, the Middle East, Europe during the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and, from there, the world. Today, chickens fuel our poultry meat and egg industry. They also inspire the time-honored tradition of poultry exhibition and, increasingly, can be found in the backyards of folks who yearn for a simpler time. The Field Guide to Chicke...

*** As a boy, famed scientist Edward O. Wilson spent his happiest days outdoors hunting for fish, snakes, and bugs in Florida and Alabama. Drawing from Wilson's autobiography Naturalist, author Sara van Dyck shows how the shy boy who loved ants grew into the man who became a world leader in nature conservation. He believes that there is always more to discover and has dedicated himself to promoting biodiversity and protecting habitats around the globe. Written for ages 7 and up, the book i...

This reprinting makes available again the only book of its kind to be focused upon the prehistoric Indians of Mississippi. Although written expressly for the layreader, it has continued for more than eighty years to appeal to a wide audience that ranges from professional archeologists and scholars to weekend artifact collectors.Published originally in 1926, Archeology of Mississippi details Brown's records collected during more than a decade of research. Anyone wishing to ...

"An unnervingly close-to-home perspective [on] the dynamics and impact of climate change on plants, birds, and myriad other species, including us."— BooklistIn his meticulous notes on the natural history of Concord, Massachusetts, Henry David Thoreau records the first open flowers of highbush blueberry on May 11, 1853. If he were to look for the first blueberry flowers in Concord today, mid-May would be too late. Warming temperatures have pushed blueberry ...

In offering here a highly readable yet comprehensive description of New England's Indians as they lived when European settlers first met them, the author provides a well-rounded picture of the natives as neither savages nor heroes, but fellow human beings existing at a particular time and in a particular environment. He dispels once and for all the common notion of native New England as peopled by a handful of savages wandering in a trackless wilderness. In sketching the picture the author...

This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and IndexCONTENTSPART I.INTRODUCTION.Section 1. Wood. Definitions. "Structure." Weights. Coefficients. Uses. Botanical and Common Nomenclatures. General Information, etc.PART II.EXOGENOUS SERIES.Section 2. Definitions. Cellular Structure. Annual Rings. Medullary or Pith Rays. Pith Cavities. Sapwood and Heartwood. Cross, Radial and Tangential...