{"title":"David Poche","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDavid Poche is a knowledgeable author in the metal detecting community, recognized for his practical guides focused on relic hunting, coin shooting, and field techniques. His books are designed to help detectorists of all levels improve their skills, better understand site selection, and recover more valuable finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith a straightforward, experience-driven approach, David Poche provides insights that are easy to apply in real-world conditions—making his resources valuable for both beginners and seasoned hunters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Links: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-reference-material\" title=\"Books, Reference, and Material\"\u003eBooks\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"collections\/books-reference-material?filter.p.m.custom.books_reference_type=Digital+Download\" title=\"Digital Downloads\"\u003eDigital Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-detectors\" title=\"Metal Detectors\"\u003eMetal Detectors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplore the full collection of David Poche publications at Serious Detecting and sharpen your detecting skills with proven techniques and strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"finding-civil-war-campsites-in-rural-areas-relic-metal-detecting","title":"Finding Civil War Campsites in Rural Areas - Relic Metal Detecting","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinding Civil War Campsites in Rural Areas by David Poche.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy to read manual represents the combined 40-year experience of three avid Civil War relic hunters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \"How To\" manual that can be used by both beginners and experts to find rural campsites. Presented are location methods including sources of information and organizations that can help you as well as basic topographic map and air photo interpretation skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded is an extensive list of Internet information sources. Examples are used throughout the manual. Methods and checklists are provided to be used on initial confirmation drives after prospect locations have been selected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Poche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212738945308,"sku":"B420","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/B420.jpg?v=1684475160"},{"product_id":"interpreting-history-from-relics-found-in-rural-civil-war-campsites","title":"Interpreting History from Relics Found in Rural Civil War Campsites","description":"\u003cp\u003eInterpreting History from Relics Found in Rural Civil War Campsites by David Poche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the second of a series of \"how to\" manuals on relic hunting in rural Civil War campsites. Once a prospective campsite is found, the authors provide methods to successfully interpret the campsite history from its relics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese methods allow for an estimate of the overall size of the campsite and the delineation of various camp subdivisions (officers area, enlisted area, commissary, stables and livery, sutler store and hospital, if present) from the nature of the excavated relics of the camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors show how to setup and use GPS units in relic hunting so that any newly-found campsite can be systematically searched. The GPS units provide the surface location of any relic found in the campsite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing PC software, GPS waypoint locations from the campsite can be plotted on topographic map images or air photos. The size and subdivisions of the camp will begin to emerge from this plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manual shows that the layout of most Union and Confederate camps was identical and usually made up of the same subdivisions. The authors provide an extensive list of typical and rare campsite relics and show how to interpret their typical subdivision location. A special set of guidelines are also presented to further enhance the interpretation of the history of the campsite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethods and examples are provided throughout the manual and several Civil War vintage photographs are interpreted in light of the principles presented in this manual. Several Pages of \"finds\" within the Trans-Mississippi are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Poche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212738978076,"sku":"B421","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/291010801789-0-2.jpg?v=1684475162"},{"product_id":"exploring-civil-war-campsites-cd-techniques-for-interpretation-by-david-poche","title":"Exploring Civil War Campsites CD - Techniques for Interpretation by David Poche","description":"\u003cp\u003eExploring Civil War Campsites CD – Techniques for Interpretation by David Poche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new book on CD presenting advanced interpretation techniques for Civil War campsites and relics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEver want to find new Civil War Campsites ? This new book on CD presenting advanced interpretation techniques for Civil War campsites and relics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the successful techniques found in \"Finding Civil War Campsites in Rural Areas\" and \"Interpreting History from Relics Found in Rural Civil War Campsites\", Dave Poche and Wayne Rex have used the sum of their knowledge to not only find but also systematically capture the history of campsites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmphasis on \"Who, What, Where and Why\" tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book on CD is intended for everyone from the novice metal detecting hobbyist to the more experienced relic hunter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Poche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212739043612,"sku":"B422","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/s-l500-18.jpg?v=1684475165"}],"url":"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/david-poche.oembed","provider":"Serious Detecting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}