Publisher's Synopsis
- AdventureKEEN's rocks & minerals products are proven sellers: more than 350,000 units sold
- Rock hunting is a growing hobby throughout the USA, and this is a great introduction to finding some of the most coveted types of treasures
- In-depth look at the region's most sought-after targets, including agates, copper, gold, fossils, and more
- Simple guide that makes rock collecting easier and more productive: learn to locate hunting areas, find the rocks and minerals you want, and identify your finds
- Full-color photographs and range maps
- Need-to-know information about collecting rules, safety, and affordable gear that doesn't break the bank
- Advice on lapidary arts, such as polishing, and on metal detecting
- Strong interest in rocks and minerals (e.g., many tourists visiting rock shops, significant sales of books relating to agates and other rocks & minerals)
- Author is an expert rock hunter with a lifetime of experience
- Covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
