Book excerpt: Dowsing rods have been used for centuries for many things. Have you ever wanted to learn how to use them and how to hone your dowsing skills? This is a quick guide on how to Dows, with a little bit of history, and some different types of divining rods and tools you can use. This guide also tells you how to properly protect yourself when using any divining tool. The author has been using Dowsing rods for more than 20 yrs. Susan Hill taught held classes, and given many presentations on how to use dowsing rods safely.