Publisher's Synopsis
""A Practical Manual of Minerals, Mines and Mining"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Henry Stafford Osborn in 1887. The book offers practical advice and useful suggestions for those interested in the mining industry, including information on the localities and associations of all the useful minerals. Osborn covers a wide range of topics, from the geological formation of minerals to the technical aspects of mining and ore processing. He also provides detailed descriptions of various mining methods and equipment, as well as tips for managing mines and dealing with the challenges of the industry. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of mining, and it remains a classic reference work in the field to this day.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.
