Common Edible &amp; Useful Plants of the West - If you want to know how the Indians, the pioneers and the early Spanish-Americans used many of the common wild plants of the west for food, for building shelters or making artifacts, and as tonics or in other ways to help bring back or preserve health, this is the book for you. Written in Easy-to-understand language and with pictures of almost all the plants described, it details bits of extremely interesting and often almost forgotten lore of the old west in regard to the wild plants. Furthermore, if you are a Scout or on a survival hike or are ever lost in the wilderness without civilized food, the knowledge in this book may be absolutely vital to you. The plants in the chief sections of the book are arranged in five categories and air in easy identification; water plants and ferns and their allies, trees, shrubs, herbs and vines. Besides this the book helps you identify plants by the color of the flowers, arranged in categories, the color of the fruits, nuts or seeds' by habitats or living places of plants; and by geographical regions.

Common Edible & Useful Plants of the West

Science & Math

Muriel Sweet

Nature & Ecology

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This is a reprint of the classic Arizona Bureau of Mines publication on gold placers in Arizona. Locations are listed by county, giving a summary of the geology and history of gold production. An excellent overview of small scale gold placering follows with facts about gold and how to find gold. Includes detailed information about gold pans, sluices, cradle rockers and long toms. The final section of the book includes information on selling gold, legislation concerning prospecting, and the southwestern environs.

Arizona Gold Placers and Placering

Business & Money

Wilson, Eldred

Economics

Geological Survey Bulletin 1348 is a catalog of the thirty-three placer districts in New Mexico, with locations, geology and production in these areas detailed. This definitive prospecting guide also includes an appendix of useful geological information, an overview of New Mexico placer mining history and a fold-out topographic map of gold bearing areas throughout the state.

Placer Gold Deposits of New Mexico (Original Geological Survey Bulletins)

Maureen G. Johnson

The definitive source for placer deposits in Nevada. A reprint of the original US Geological Survey Bulletin 1356. Contains detailed information on over 100 locations, plus the geology and production from the placer districts of Nevada. Includes topographic map showing placer gold locations throughout the state.

Placer Gold Deposits of Nevada (Original Geological Survey Bulletins)

Detailed step-by-step instructions by a professional jewelry repairman show how to fix broken chains, replace lost parts, rebuild broken prongs, remove and reset gemstones, size rings and more. Also explains how to remodel old pieces.

How to Repair Jewelry (Gembooks)

Phelps, William (Mike)

Have you been wanting to get into the fascinating craft of jewelry making, but felt it was too complicated? Many craftsmen enjoy creating with metal sheet, wire, and solder; or working with casting equipment. However, there are those who would prefer a simpler approach, requiring a minimum of equipment, tools and supplies. If you are one of the latter, this is the book for you. 
Only a small assortment of simple, inexpensive tools is required. You can actually do this work in the living room while watching television! Making jewelry with wire is a relaxing, absorbing pastime that anyone can enjoy. Follow it as a hobby, make gifts or even go into a part-time business. You'll find that the possibilities are practically unlimited.

How To Make Wire Jewelry

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Fern Jenkins

Viola Thrasher

Crafts & Hobbies

A guide to exploring Arizona's beautiful Red Rock Country in and around Sedona. There are descriptions, directions, maps, and photos for each of 38 day hikes and 28 sightseeing spots. The sightseeing spots include scenic panoramas, historic points, energy vortexes, and indian ruins, as well as fishing, picnic, swimming and campground locations. Over 20,000 copies have been sold over the past eight years.

Sedona Guide: Dayhiking & Sightseeing Arizona's Red Rock Country

Sports & Outdoors

Krause, Steve

Henkle, Teresa

Hiking & Camping

A guide to day hiking the waters of central Arizona's canyons and forests. There are descriptions, directions, maps, and photos for each of 50 unique day hikes near Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott, Camp Verde, Sedona, Payson, and Globe. There is an easy guide for selecting easier, moderate, and challenging hikes, as well as special hikes to waterfalls and swimming holes. Over 8,000 copies have been sold over the past four years.

Streamside Trails : Day Hiking Central Arizonas Lakes,Rivers,&Creeks: Day Hiking Central Arizona's Lakes, Rivers, and Creeks

California Nevada Ghost Town Atlas

History

Johnson, Robert Neil

Americas

A Guide to Historical Outings in Southern California

Arts & Photography

Lothrop, Gloria Ricci

Photography & Video

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