Publisher's Synopsis
Mineral Lands of the United States is a book written by David Dale Owen in 1840. The book is a comprehensive guide to the mineral resources found in the United States at the time. It covers a wide range of topics related to the geology and mineralogy of the country, including the types of minerals found in different regions, their uses, and the methods used to extract them.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the mineral resources of the United States. The first chapter provides an overview of the geology of the country, including the different types of rocks and minerals that can be found in different regions. The second chapter focuses on the metallic minerals, including iron, copper, lead, and zinc. The third chapter covers the non-metallic minerals, such as coal, salt, and gypsum.In addition to providing detailed information about the mineral resources of the United States, the book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geology of the country. There are also tables that provide information about the production and value of different minerals in different states.Overall, Mineral Lands of the United States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining in the United States, as well as for geologists and other scientists studying the mineral resources of the country.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.
