A History Of The Precious Metals, From The Earliest Periods To The Present Time With Directions For Testing Their Purity (1849)

""A History Of The Precious Metals, From The Earliest Periods To The Present Time: With Directions For Testing Their Purity"" is a book written by John Lee Comstock in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive history of precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum, from their earliest discovery to the present day. It also includes detailed instructions on how to test the purity of these metals. The book covers the use of precious metals in various civilizations throughout history, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Incas. It also discusses the role of precious metals in modern times, such as their use in jewelry, currency, and industry. Comstock provides valuable information on the extraction and refining of precious metals, as well as their properties and characteristics. He also includes a section on the various methods used to test the purity of these metals, including chemical and physical tests. Overall, ""A History Of The Precious Metals, From The Earliest Periods To The Present Time: With Directions For Testing Their Purity"" is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the history and properties of precious metals, as well as those who work with these metals in their profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.