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Maine Gem, Gold and Mineral Mines
Author --- Gary Baril This book is in database form and includes the most complete list of mineral mines that has ever been compiled in the State of Maine. It took 7 years and hundreds of hours of research using books, newspapers, libraries, historical societies, and registry of deeds, town offices, schools and dozens of personal interviews. We are now in the 6th printing listing 1247 mines and localities. The list includes over 198 mines and localities that produced GOLD. More research is going on weekly. You will want this book. Many other books are referenced for your further research. $ 29.95 |
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The Buried Treasures of Maine
Author ---C J Stevens Coins, metal detecting, minerals, gold, Indian artifacts, old bottles, artifacts along the Arnold Trail, and pirate caches are featured in this book. “Stevens, who has been called the Pied Piper of treasure hunters, guides you on each of the many intriguing paths you choose. For the veteran there are new and ingenious treasure-hunting combinations.” Boston Herald 184 pages Paperback $ 10.00 |
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The Next Bend in the River
Author --- C J Stevens Learn how and where to find your own Maine Gold. History and adventure. Many prospectors share their secrets of where to find and pan for color. The 2nd edition of this hugely popular book is packed with updated material. 181 pages Paperback $ 12.00 |
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Maine Mining Adventures
Author --- C J Stevens Interviews and adventures with miners and gem cutters. How and where to find Maine’s many valuable stones. “Stevens captures the drama with a polished writing style. The results is a window in the world on mining in Maine.” – Douglas Watts, Maine Times 208 pages. Paperback $ 10.00 |
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Maine Mines and Minerals Vol. 1
Vol. 1 Western Maine Author --- Philip Morrill & Wm. P. Hinckley First printed in 1959, revised in 1981 and reprinted in 2000 This 80-page booklet lists the cities and many of the gem and mineral mines are located within its borders. Vol. 1 covers from Augusta to the New Hampshire border. This booklet is probably the most important booklet ever written on Maine gem mine localities. Many of the directions to the mines can be found by using the 19 pages of maps. Paperback $ 8.95 |
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Maine Mines and Minerals Vol. 2
Vol. 2 Eastern Maine Author --- Philip Morrill & Wm. P. Hinckley First printed in 1959. This is a companion book to the Western Maine version and covers from Augusta to the coast of Maine. About 1880 a mining craze struck Maine. Hundreds of small openings were made and financed to the sum of $400,000 to $500,000 each. Some of these have been backfilled and covered over and the exact location may never be know. Many mines produces gold, silver and precious gems. You too could find your own treasure. Reprinted 2004. 80 pages 18 maps. Paperback $ 8.95 |
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New Hampshire Mines and Mineral
Locations Author --- Philip Morrill Mines and mineral localities are listed by the town and general locality that they are in. This historical book was reprinted in Dec. 2002 46 pages Paperback $ 8.95 |
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Rhode Island Mines and Minerals
Author --- Philip Morrill This historical book was reprinted in Nov. 2002 37 pages Paperback $ 8.95 |
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Mineral Guide to New England
Author --- Philip Morrill This historical book also reprinted in Nov. 2002 br> 41 pages Paperback $ 6.95 |
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Tales of a Homemade Naturalist
Author --- Philip Morrill Philip Morrill used 300 pounds of notes that was given to Colby College by Hebert M W Haven, about his travel in New England, USA. You will be moved in reading the history of his trips that span the years from 1920 to 1940. He loved nature, mineral mines, birds, plants and animals. 153 pages Reprinted Nov. 2002 Paperback $ 6.95 |
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Roadside Geology of Maine
Author --- D W Caldwell By covering every geologic feature of Maine, you will find this work to give you what minerals Maine is made from. Six Hundred Million years ago, an ocean lay where Maine and New England are now. About 250 million years ago Maine was mostly finished. Learn how the changes were made to make Maine like we know it today. This book would be great for college students and, mineralogists and general rock hounds. 317 pages Paperback $ 18.00 |
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Roadside Geology of Vermont & NH
& New Hampshire Author --- Bradford B Van Diver This book is for everyone who ever traveled in the lovely states of Vermont and New Hampshire and wondered the meaning of their landscapes and tortured rocks. It is a book free of jargon as he could make it; and for the technical terms that are used, there is a glossary in the back for quick references, as well as extensive introductory material at the front. 230 pages Paperback $ 14.00 |
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We Walk on Jewels
Author --- Jean Blakemore [3rd printing] First written in 1976 And enjoyed by 1000s of Maine Gem miners. In 1990 Jeans daughter Joan republish and soon sold out of this very popular book. Because there was such a large demand for more copies in 2002 Baril Books obtained the rights to republish. You will be thrilled at going along on mining trips with Jean. Her book must be in every interested mineral collectors library. 175 pages Paperback $ 12.95 |
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Roadside History of Vermont
Author --- Peter S Jennison Without a doubt, this book will touch you heart strings as it gives you the reason why Vermont is one of the most beautiful states in the USA. If states were measured by the amount of history they have seen, Vermont would be one of the largest in the country. Every nook and cranny of the state bears the footprint of the past; every turn in the road has a story to tell of people and events spanning three centuries. Notable people, stirring events. The author conjures up the ghosts of Vermont’s past with perfect authority and faultless style. He weaves the events of centuries into a seamless narrative fabric. 265 pages Paperback $ 15.00 |
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New England’s Mountain Flowers
Author --- Jeff Wallner & Mario J DiGregorio Over 100 beautiful glossy pictures in this 219-page book. This book is a must for everyone that loves the woods. The New England Wild Flower Society is a recognized leader in native plant conservation. Founded in 1900, the Society is the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States. Its purpose is to promote the conservation of temperate North American plants through 5 key programs. They are EDUCATION, HORTICULTURE, RESEARCH, HABITAT PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION ADVOCACY. Paperback $ 17.00 |
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Mineral resources of Maine Map
[Lewiston] 1959 This Map covers from Lewiston to the New Hampshire border. Over 150 pegmatite mines plus gold, silver, bogs and granite mines. This is a great map that shows some mines that are hard to find on any other map $ 4.95 |
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Mineral resources of Maine Map
[Portland / Bath] 1959 This Map covers from Kittery to Bath and has many mines listed in the Georgetown and Topsham area. Well worth the price. Get one before they are all gone $ 4.95 |
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Mineral resources of Maine Map
[Bangor Area] This Map covers from Topsham, Winthrop to Madison, Mount Desert Island and more. Limited supply $ 4.95 |
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Maine Pegmatite Mines & Prospects
Originally printed by the Maine Geological Survey in 1957 and reprinted by Nicholas and Mersha Rochester in 1995. 43 pages in this 8-1/2X11 book locates dozens of pegmatite mines are shown on 14 maps. $ 7.95 |
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Mineralogy of Maine Vol. 2
Vol.2 Soft Cover Me Geological Survey Printed in 2000. This book is a great companion to Vol. 1 and includes many maps and new mineral and mine information. The detail description of the composition of minerals will educate even the most learned mineralogist. 524 pages Softcover $ 59.95 |
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Mineralogy of Maine Vol 1
Vol.1 Hard Cover Me Geological Survey Printed in 2000. This book is a great companion to Vol. 2 and includes many maps and new mineral and mine information. The detail description of the composition of minerals will educate even the most learned mineralogist Hardcover $ 59.95 |
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The Supernatural Side of Maine
Within these pages you will learn about the Paranormal and Supernatural Encounters,Psychic and Occult Adventures in Maine. Read about these 19th and 20th century---history, profiles, and controversy $ 12.00 |
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Maine's Treasure Chest
268 Pages with 16 pages beautiful color photos. Authored by Jane C Perham who is the daughter of Maine's renowned "Gem Man at Trapp Corner. Her vast experiences are recorded here. This book contains a substantial amount of information which is not avaliable any where else. Many rare photos and interesting anecdotes. $ 24.95 |
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Peg. Investigations Survey 255
Pegmatite Investigations 1942-45 New England by Eugene N. Cameron and others. Geological Survey Professional Paper 255 Mine and mineral localities throughout New England with page maps. 352 pages. Does not contain loose maps. Reprinted in 2005 $ 59.95 |
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Geology of Pegmatites of Maine
Geology of the Pegmatites and Associated Rocks of Maine. Includes Feldspar, Quartz, Mica, and Gem Deposits. By Edson S. Bastin. Originally Printed 1911. 152 pages. A must book for every collector. $ 39.95 |
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Vermont Mines & Mineral Localities
Vermont Mines and Mineral Localities. By Philip Morrill and Roobert G. Chaddee. Mines listed by town, minerals found and driving directions on many of the mines. 57 Pages. Reprinted in 2004 $ 8.95 |
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Oxford Mineral 40th Anniversary
Oxford County Mineral and Gem Association 40th Anniversary 1948-1988. By Oxford County Gem Association. Reprinted by Baril Books. Stories by well known mineral collectors. Includes field trips and observations. 140 pages. $ 29.95 |
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Mines of Maine 1879-80
This very rare and hard find book was reprinted in 2005 by Baril Books. Authored by the famour Frank L. Bartlett. Written in 1879-80. Contains Rock formations, mineral belts, mines and much more $ 9.95 |
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The Geology of Mount Desert Island
A visitor's guide to the Geology of the Acadia National Park. Produced by Maine Geological Survey 1988 50 pages 2 large maps $ 12.00 |
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The Crowm Jewels of Maine
This interesting book by James A. Vose tells the story on how the Crown Jewel Necklace came into being , Where all the 100% Maine Gold and Minerals came from and who did the mining for these precious metals. The late Addison Saunders crafted this beautiful piece of history for all to admire and enjoy. $ 16.95 |
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Memoirs of A Maine Gold Hunter
C.J. Stevens and his wife Stella tell about their Gold and Treasure hunting in the State of Maine. You will be thrilled to read of their hunt for Gold by panning on the Swift River in Byron and their many other streams. There hunt started in 1978 looking for treasure throughout the state. $ 12.00 |
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Galciers & Granite
Rockbound, granite-ribbed, river-carved, and lake-dotted Maine is characterizes by its geology, and yet most of us simply admire the scenery without knowing the fascinating story behind it. Glaciers & Granite tells us that story of Maine’s scenic splendor $19.95 $ 19.95 |
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