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title: "The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners"
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# The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners

**Brand:** michael chaplan
**Price:** R$319
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- **What is this?** The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners by michael chaplan
- **How much does it cost?** R$319 with free shipping
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The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    I Couldn't Put This Book Down
  

*by L***Y on Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2013*

Chaplan writes such an engrossing book, that it's hard to put down.  Being in one of the NY city boroughs, I appreciated some urban perspective although the information and tips can apply anywhere.  The only drawback however, through no fault of its own, is the recent changes to treasure hunting in city parks.The new restrictions don't allow for a lot of the tips provided and renders some of the advice as no longer do-able.  In fact, NYC  has managed to pretty much outlaw MDing and treasure hunting without saying so, just from reading their absurd overlapping policies -- such as no metal detecting within 25 feet of a tree's drip line, and no metal detecting on any open sports field.  So what's left?  Nothing of course.This book was published before these punitive newer rules however, and should you live in an area where bureaucrats don't micromanage one's ability to metal detect, then this is a most excellent book for learning about uncovering all kinds of treasures.  The photo section on the different types of arrow heads was top-notch as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Written by a Smart Guy
  

*by C***1 on Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014*

I got this book for my Brother as a gift.  He was excited enough about it to call me to share what he learned from it.  He had nothing but praise for the author.  I read the first chapter myself and can tell this was written by someone with brains.  He has a college education in anthropology so applies a lot of his knowledge using a scientific approach to treasure hunting.  This is not just some book written by a laymen weekend treasure hunter with a metal detector although most of his writing focuses on the use of a metal detector.  He shares a lot of good ideas of where and when to look for treasure and gets you thinking in directions you normally may not think of yourself.  His interest and background in cultural anthropology clearly resonates in his writing which makes the reading more interesting than just about finding old coins and gold.  This is a good book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Nice book for the beginner
  

*by S***K on Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2009*

My husband has had a metal detector for a few years now, but has not really put it to use.  I found this book on his wish list (been there for a year) and decided to get it for him for Christmas.  He is already making lists for how to search for treasures based on information in the book. This tells me that he is finding it of value.

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