Gold was once mined here more extensively than today. Could be worth a try especially in parts of Wales and Cornwall.

On the back cover:

Anyone can use a pan to recover gold from mountain streams, desert arroyos or wherever it awaits you. Roy Lagal, who has spent a lifetime finding gold, tells just how easy it is.

Take your next vacation in beautiful gold country. Follow the simple illustrated instructions in this book and use Roy's patented gravity trap gold panTM. You are certain to enjoy the glorious outdoors. And you may experience the thrill of a lifetime as you find colour of your very own.

Also, learn how to use metal detectors that can make discovering gold nuggets as easy as finding coins in the park.

Contents:

Gold - why search for it
Searching - where gold is located
Panning - just how it works
Gold Pans - what they're made of
Wet panning - how to find gold
Gold pan kit - short cut to success
Pan & detector - gold finding combination
Finding gold - with a metal detector
Recovering gold - with a metal detector
Identification - of metal/mineral samples
Gold dredging - made easy for beginners
Conclusion - Gold is where you find it