Books
![]() | By CJ Stevens A book compiled of history of gold prospecting in Maine as well as the characters who have made it interesting. A Best Seller. Locally written. 181 page paperback. | $12.00 |
![]() | The Crown Jewels of Maine - James A Vose (64 pages) An intriguing book involving the history of Maine Tourmaline and the path taken to develop the Maine Tourmaline Necklace. | $16.95 |
![]() | We Walk on Jewels--Jean Blakemore We Walk on Jewels - Jean Blakemore (3rd printing 175 pages) First written in 1976 and enjoyed by thousands of Maine gem miners. In 1990 Jeans' daughter Joan reprinted and soon sold out of this very popular book. Because there was such a large demand for more copies, in 2002 Baril Books obtained the rights to republish. This book should be in every mineral collectors library | $12.95 |
![]() | The Buried Treasures of Maine - C J Stevens (184 pages) Coins, metal detecting, minerals, gold, Indian artifacts, old bottles, artifacts along the Arnold trail and pirate cashes are featured in this book. "Stevens, who has been called the pied piper of treasure hunters, guides you on each of the many intriguing paths you choose. For the veteran there are new and ingenious treasure hunting combinations." Boston Herald. | $10.00 |
![]() | by D W Caldwell This book covers geologic features of Maine. 600 million years ago an ocean lay where Maine now is. About 250 million years ago Maine had gone through most of the changes to make it what it is today. Learn how these changes were made. 317 page
paperback.
| $18.00 |
![]() | Maine Mines and Minerals Vol. 1 Western Maine by Philip Morrill & Wm. P. Hinckley This book lists many of the gem and mineral mines in Maine and the towns in which they are located in. Vol. 1 covers from Augusta to the New Hampshire border. Many of the directions to the mines can be found by using the 19 pages of maps. First printed in 1959, revised in 1981 and reprinted in 2000 80-page paperback booklet. | $8.95 |
![]() | Maine Mines and Minerals, Vol.2 Eastern Maine by Philip Morrill & Wm. P. Hinckley This book lists many of the gem and mineral mines in Maine and the towns in which they are located in. Vol.2 covers from Augusta to the Coast of Maine. Many of the directions to the mines can be found by using the 18 pages of maps. First printed in 1959, and reprinted in 2004.
80-page paperback booklet.
| $8.95 |
![]() | New England's Mountain Flowers - J Wallner & M Di Gregorio ( 219 pages) Over 100 beautiful glossy pictures in this book. This book is a must for everyone that loves the wilderness. The New England wild flower society is a recognized leader in native plant conservation. Founded in 1900, the society is the oldest plant conservation organization in the United States. | $17.00 |
![]() | by CJ Stevens This book compiles interviews with miners and gem cutters and their adventures. It offers information on how and where to look for Maine's many gemstones. 208 page paperback.
| $10.00 |








