Title: The Treasure Hunter's Handbook
Description: A comprehensive guide to finding all kinds of valuable, hidden treasures Who hasn't dreamed of discovering some immensely valuable piece of buried treasure in a field - and thereby perhaps making a fortune? Brian Grove describes the many different types of treasure that can be found, and where they can be found. There are chapters on: Metal Detecting Prospecting for Gold Dump Hunting Beachcombing Fossil Hunting Wreck Diving Uniquely, the book combines essential information on the practicalities of treasure hunting with inspiring stories of people who have found valuable hoards - like Eric Lawes who in 1992 discovered the "Hoxne Treasure" in Suffolk, and received £1.75 million from the British Museum!
Subjects: Metal Detecting, Gold Prospecting, Dump Hunting, Beachcombing, Fossil Hunting, Wreck Diving, Hoxne Treasure, Social Science, Archaeology, Travel, Adventure, Special Interest, Treasure troves, Antiquities, collection and preservation, Hobbies, Collection and preservation, Antiquities
Places: Great Britain, Suffolk, British Museum
People: Eric Lawes