The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners
Chaplan, Michael
ISBN 10: 0757000908 ISBN 13: 9780757000904
Published by Square One, 2004
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Synopsis:
Every city possesses countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered—ancient artifacts, valuable jewelry, and vintage coins, as well as hundreds of other highly sought-after collectibles. Michael Chaplan, treasure hunter extraordinaire, has written a complete and practical guide to locating, unearthing, and identifying all of those treasures. The book begins with the basics, and then presents a working knowledge of digs. An up-to-date resource section provides useful lists of specialized catalog companies and helpful websites, organizations, magazines, and books.
Whether you are an avid collector of artifacts, a weekend explorer in search of adventure, or simply a creative person in need of something fun to do, you will find that The Urban Treasure Hunter provides the perfect rewarding hobby.
About the Author:
Michael Chaplan received a master’s degree in anthropology from Long Island University and a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University. While maintaining a successful professional career in public health, the author has pursued his interest in treasure hunting for over twenty years. Traveling both here and abroad, he has recovered thousands of old coins, hidden caches, museum quality relics, Indian artifacts, and valuable collectibles.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical ...
Publisher: Square One
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition