Paolo. A. M. Collins 



PROSPECTING AXD DREDGING GOLD 



Above: Illustrating how a prospector pans out gravel to see if he has struck pay dirt. 



A few yellow grains remaining after he has washed a shovelful indicate the presence of gold. 



Below: One of the largest gold dredges which wash gravel at the lowest cost. Both of 



these photographs were taken on the Klondike River. 



