Metal Detecting for the Beginner - Paperback

by Vince Migliore (Author)

"Metal Detecting for the Beginner" is a how-to guide for anyone interested in the sport of metal detecting. Get a feel for a typical hunt; learn key terminology, and how to buy your first detector. This book guides you through the technical concepts you will need to make intelligent choices on the equipment you buy. It includes an ample list of manufacturers, suppliers, and online resources. Welcome to the wonderful world of metal detecting Expanded 2nd edition now available.

Author Biography

Vince Migliore is a researcher and technical writer with a keen interest in metal detecting. He's written for numerous magazines, including W&E Treasures and is former editor of a hobbyist newsletter. "I bought a detector back in 1982, and in the first 5 minutes I found an Indian Head penny dated 1881 - right in my own front yard! Since then I've been hooked." You'll be hooked too, when you see how great this sport is for your physical fitness, your appreciation of natural science, and most of all for the wealth of treasures you can find. Learn the key concepts of metal detecting in Chapter 3: How to buy a metal detector.