Read
the article about me in the December 2009 issue of Lost
Treasure magazine
Read
the article about me in the December 2009 issue of Lost
Treasure magazine
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Read the free treasure hunting articles - Bottom of this page
Dan Hughes, Treasure Hunters Hall of Fame
"Hi
Dan, I started reading your book late in the evening, fell asleep on the sofa,
woke up around 3 A.M. and finished another
chapter. I love it, but
now my marriage might be in jeopardy. My wife said no
treasure hunting book is worth sleeping on
the sofa for unless I plan on sleeping there every night.
Any chance that you will author a marriage study guide?!"
--- Larry Speed, West Des Moines, IA
From the book: "My goal was to produce an indispensable, hands-on manual that would be enjoyable reading at home, and useful reading in the field."
Some of the things you'll
learn:
The Number One Rule of Treasure Hunting (break it and you could lose a fortune)
Two ways not to ask permission to hunt on private property
The tool that can double your finds
Prime treasure hunting areas that are open just a day or two every fifty years
What never to tell the librarian or historian when you're doing research
How to keep bothersome kids away when you're metal detecting
The worst place to buy metal detectors
How one treasure hunter got exclusive permission to hunt three old Boy Scout camps
How to find ghost towns in your area (not just out west - they are located in every state)
The lowdown on long-distance gold detectors
Best places to coinshoot in yards, parks, school grounds, and sports fields
How a handful of golf tees can double your hunting results
The people who can help you find really old coins
Old-coin-producing places that are seldom searched by treasure hunters
Fifteen ways to get better depth from your machine
The secret hiding places that people use when they don't want their money found
What not to name your treasure hunting club
A checklist of over 200 places for coinshooting
And several personal stories:
The treasure I buried in 1958 (and it's probably still there)
Why, when I was a kid, hundreds of dollars in valuable coins passed through my hands every Saturday
How I broke up a teenage romance with my metal detector
And that's just the beginning.
See the full Metal Detecting Manual Table of Contents.
View an actual sample page from the book.
Readers Write:
"I have read many treasure hunting books, but I loved yours."
Stephen Krasnoff, Bloomfield, NJ
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"Just
wanted to let you know I finished The Metal Detecting Manual. It was an
excellent read. I loved every minute of it.
The information was absolutely great, and as you mentioned in your book, I will
definitely be referring back to it from time to time. Its not something just to
read once and put it away for good.
Your style of writing is unique, and certainly more interesting than an everyday
Western and Eastern Treasures article, which is my main source of
reading most of the time. And while I enjoy that magazine 100%, I think your
sense of humor was just a nice change from a normal book or article, and it
really made the whole thing flow a lot better.
Thanks a lot!"
Kyle Askew, Delanson, NY
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"Thanks for a great job on your Metal Detecting Manual. I found it both informative and entertaining.
As an Air Force Instructor Navigator and for 4 years an Operational Test Director I have written, reviewed and edited many technical papers and lesson plans concerning Radar, Loran, Inertial guidance systems etc. etc.
I wish could have done half as well as you have done with this Manual. I would highly recommend your book. I will have it with me for many months to come."
"Wow! I'm impressed. You
seem to cover everything a new detector operator would ever want to see in
print. This is a great collection of good information for any detector operator
to have. Put me down for the 2nd edition once it's in print.
If you are a new detector user or an old-timer just getting back into detecting,
this is an excellent source of good, contemporary information on all aspects of
detecting. I highly recommend you purchase a copy of Dan's new metal detector book and read it
cover to cover."
David Neuhaus, Madison,
WI
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"The Metal Detecting Manual arrived today! I quickly scanned it cover-to-cover and am VERY impressed. The text is just right for easy reading. The paper is of excellent quality and the cover is superb. It's enjoyable to read without getting overwhelmed with detail, yet the important information is there. I like the short concise paragraphs with the bold headings!
Your
personal approach makes for a nice familiarity with the author - something
usually missing in the material I've read."
Fred Wagner, Vestal, NY
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"Hi Dan......Just finished reading The Metal Detecting Manual................WOW !!!!
I sure am glad I purchased this manual, I will now avoid making all the mistakes a novice would make starting out; not to mention getting 'burned out' on my first metal detection excursion or worse yet getting arrested for being somewhere I should not
be...LOL.
When I purchased this 'manual' from you I have to admit that I thought, "I sure hope I can get through this 'manual' without falling asleep!"
I really did think it would be boring.....sorry, but we are talking a 'manual'
here, LOL! Was I ever wrong.......your manual is good reading and kept my interest throughout ! You made reading and learning from it fun and interesting.
Thanks for all the information on metal detecting, but many thanks too for the websites, books referenced, and many other references which will be needed......talk about time-saving for the new metal detector......this book saved years and years of just figuring out where to find the references for research, hopefully eliminating years of mistakes and errors that you have learned from, but becoming informed enough to go out and make this hobby fun and exciting.....Thanks to you Dan, a great book !"
Linda Rhoton, Plainfield, IN
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"I
bought a copy of your book last week. This manual is the kind of book I have
been searching for at our library and bookstores, but I could never really find
what I needed to know about metal detecting.
So when I saw what
your book was all about, I treated myself to it for my birthday.
I have learned so much already:-)
I love all the tips
on great places to hunt. I would
have never thought about them;-)
I live in Florida,
and my brothers live in Michigan. I
know they would really enjoy this book, so I’m buying another copy to send
their way.
I can’t wait until
my brothers read the book and learn NOT to tune out way too much on their
detectors, because they might be passing over the good stuff!
Molly Bergman, SW Florida
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"Dan writes for people who don't like to read." - a comment from a reader of my first book.
Combining a metal detecting book, a treasure hunting book, a coinshooting book, a cache hunting book, and a lot more.
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An Important Technical Note
This is the first edition of the book, and during last-minute editing I shuffled a couple of chapters and added a final one. During that process, I inadvertently deleted a page while printing another page twice. The missing page is included with the book, and none of the information has been lost. A more complete explanation (and a special offer because of my mistake) is included with the book. This in no way affects the actual content of the book.
About the Author 
I have been involved in metal detecting since 1973, and I was voted into the Treasure Hunters' Hall of Fame in 1999. I've written for several treasure magazines, and served as Associate Editor of Treasure Quest magazine. I retired in 2007 after 26 years as a college broadcast instructor and general manager of a college radio station. I hold a master's degree in technology and an FCC First Class Radiotelephone Operator's License (well, held, since broadcast licenses are now obsolete). I'm a licensed ham radio operator and an old-time radio actor. I've written manuals on managing adult softball teams, setting up a web site for your old high school graduating class, and purchasing web space and your own URL to set up your own ad-free web site at minimal cost. So why can't I keep any friends? Oops, sorry, wrong forum.
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Free Metal Detecting Articles by Dan Hughes
Recommended Metal Detecting Accessories - This is a shortened version of a chapter in the book
How to Get Better Depth With Any Detector - Another abbreviated chapter from the book
Senior Citizens - Article on treasure hunting for seniors, actually excellent information for all beginners
Conversation with a Beginner - Older article, but still a lot of good information
In the Treasure Corner - Podcasts covering many different facets of metal detecting
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Other Articles by Dan
My Miracle Diet (not a sales pitch!)
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