Tag Archives: Treasure Hunting

My Greatest Find

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As summer approaches, I can’t help but dream about the metal-detecting adventures that await me. This reminds me of “My Greatest Find” ever—a gold, Masonic ring from the 1880s! Continue reading

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Metal Detecting Recap – Late 2025

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I close out my metal-detecting recap of 2025 with Part 2! In this article, I show a 1917 silver half-dollar and a 1915 Expo medallion—as well as a bunch of other great finds! Continue reading

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Metal Detecting Recap – Early 2025

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I’m breaking into new territory with this recap of my metal-detecting finds from early 2025! This blog has long been focused on book reviews only with some articles besides. I also want to share some of my favorite hobbies—hope you enjoy! Continue reading

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Mysterious Sunken Treasure by Lorraine McConnell (1979)

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A children’s introduction to the wonderful world of shipwrecks and treasure hunting. Continue reading

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Gold Panner’s Manual by Garnet Basque (1976)

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As I was packing for my family’s international move last summer, I chose to cram a few books into the front pockets of my suitcases. Call me a weirdo, but this little paperback made the cut, because I figured I … Continue reading

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Expedition Wydah by Barry Clifford with Paul Perry (1999)

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The Story of the World First Excavation of a Pirate Treasure Ship and the Man Who Found Her When I saw this book at a garage sale for $.50, I added it to my growing library of “maybe someday” reads. … Continue reading

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Is It Possible? by Doug Ohman (2021)

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Is It Possible? by Doug Ohman (2021) is a fascinating journey through his metal-detecting career and the possibilities of how items were lost. Continue reading

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Adrift by Tracey Williams (2022)

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Adrift: The Curious Tale of the LEGO Lost at Sea by Tracey Williams (2022) It’s rare that a book scratches so many of my itches, but this book certainly did: I don’t know Tracey Williams and I’ve never been to … Continue reading

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How to Find Lost Treasure by Charles Garrett (2006)

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This tiny pocketbook of 72 pages serves as an introduction to treasure hunting, specifically for the metal-detecting enthusiast. I myself am a metal-detecting enthusiast, and it would probably take you only 3 minutes of talking to me in person to … Continue reading

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