Soft back, 36 pages, Illustrated B&W,

This was the first book on the hobby to be published after the introduction of the Treasure Act. All older books need to be read with caution in respect to the law as it applies to treasure.

Contents:

• Background to the hobby
• Getting started - objectives, permission and the law
• Metal detectors and other equipment
• Searching - research and techniques
• Cleaning and conserving finds
• Identifying and recording finds
• Historical backgrounds
• Contacts
• Publications
• Farm crops and implements