Gold Prospecting Books - These books on gold mining will help provide you with the information you need to make that big strike! Research ways to mine gold, from gold panning to suction dredging. Most of these books focus on prospecting and recreational mining.

Alaska Gold Mining Books - These books on Alaska gold mining will make your search for Alaska gold easier than ever. These books represent the best books available on gold mining in Alaska and related subjects. Take advantage of this wealth of information to aid you in your search for Alaskan gold.

Books by Richard Lampright - Rich Lampright has compiled information from a wide range of obscure and out-of-print government publications to create this selection of books and CD-ROMs detailing gold locations in Alaska. His books not only include detailed information on the gold-bearing creeks, but maps locating each creek.

Books by Ron Wendt - Ron Wendt was born in Alaska, and grew up mining gold. He has become a prolific writer on the subject, with such a large number of books on the subject that he merits his own page on our website.

Rock, Mineral, & Geology Books - This list of books on rocks, minerals, and geology were chosen from the many available to provide a selection combining useful information easily accessible to the layman. These books are great for prospectors, collectors, and lapidary enthusiasts.

Metal Detecting for Gold Nuggets - Finding gold nuggets with a metal detector can be quite challenging.This selection of books will help you understand your detector and lead to more success in the field. Learn all about nugget detecting from the experts!

Metal Detecting for Coins & Jewelry - This selection of books on metal detecting will help aid you in finding coins, jewelry, relics, and other treasure. Books on underwater detecting reveal how to find items wading, with mask and snorkel, or SCUBA diving.

Miscellaneous Books - These are books on a variety of subjects related to the items sold at AMDS. Trail and cruising guides for snowmobilers and boaters share this page with rock tumbling guides and diving information.

Videos on Mining & Metal Detecting - This collection of videos about mining and metal detecting features some of the very best videos available on these subjects. Watch some of the experts in these areas use equipment under actual field conditions.