"Metal Detecting for the Beginner" is a how-to guide for anyone interested in the sport of metal detecting. Get a feel for a typical hunt; learn key terminology, and how to buy your first detector. This book guides you through the technical concepts you will need to make intelligent choices on the equipment you buy. It includes an ample list of manufacturers, suppliers, and online resources. Welcome to the wonderful world of metal detecting! Expanded 2nd edition now available.

Metal Detecting for the Beginner (3.0)

Based on the reviews I had hoped for more but the book's content on the subject of metal detecting is very basic and left me wanting more. The book does provide numerous references to other good resources, books, web site, magazines, etc... for the details the book lacks. The binding on the copy I received was not done very well and pages are falling out after just a couple of days reading, but maybe that's just my copy. This is definitely a book for someone that has no idea what metal detecting is about and as an over view on that subject I would say it provides the information to get you started and were to go to find more information.

Excellant book for a new hobby ! (5.0)

Enjoyed reading this book.
Covers things you might have over looked, when in the field.
Makes you want to discover more.
Outines a lot of resourses for research.

Metal detecting for the Beginner (5.0)

Excellent "must-have" for all beginners. The hardest part of starting any new hobby is the trial and error learning process. That can get expensive. This book helps eliminate much of that.
This book certainly explains the basics for metal detecting and the information on sources for products is invaluable.
Great Buy!

Great "How to" (5.0)

I purchased this book for my husband based on the reviews I read, and I am really pleased with the choice.
This book is not only easy to understand, but had my husband researching facts on the internet the very first day he recieved it. The author definitely points out obvious details that could very easily be overlooked by somebody who doesn't exactly know what to look for.
I would recommend it to anyone interested in knowing the essential basics, and the steps to take following them.

Good basic book for a beginner (3.0)

This book is good a good basic one for beginners without getting into all the details of why it works like it does. It covers the topics well enough to let the reader know that they will need more study as they advance.