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What is dowsing, and can anyone do it? Ose, a proficient dowser and survival expert, answers these questions and more. No New Ager, Ose homesteaded land in Alaska for nearly thirty years before relinquishing it in a BBC television contest, "Win the Wilderness." He dowsed to survive, not to impress. After thanking his high school science teacher, Ose explains that dowsing locates a buried object's energy field, much like bats use sonar, via a wooden V-fork tree branch or steel bar. One can dowse for water, oil, money, archeological sites, graves, and more. Step-by-step instructions, photographs, and anecdotes reveal the secrets.
Fresh bark on a wooden dowsing rod will rip loose in the hands. Ose likes this "creepy" feeling and sometimes does it just for fun to impress others and turn them on to dowsing. Ose explains that his father taught practical dowsing when searching for buried drain lines on the family farm. His dad simply opened up large metal pliers—an improbable tool that still worked. Steel is also used to find oil domes. Ose has even driven out of his way to a former customer's site for the satisfaction of seeing the oil tanks and pumps.
Confident that anyone can dowse, Ose expertly shows how to use common objects, like metal coat hangers and bronze rods from gas welder supply stores. Because beginners can look like fools, he sagely cautions readers to practice in a private place before hanging out one's shingle. He also offers up fun tips, such as passing under power cables and phone lines for the fun of seeing the dowsing rods cross. Ose shares anecdotes, explains mysteries, and teaches the art of dowsing with humor and enthusiasm. His book compels readers to explore this inexpensive, fun, and challenging hobby.