Publisher's Synopsis
The Marbles of Tennessee is a book written by Charles Henry Gordon and published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various types of marbles found in Tennessee, including their geological origins, physical properties, and historical uses. The author provides detailed descriptions of the different types of marbles, such as the Tennessee Pink, the Tennessee Imperial, and the Tennessee Black. He also discusses the quarrying and manufacturing processes involved in the production of these marbles, as well as their use in architecture, sculpture, and other forms of art. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the marbles, as well as maps and diagrams of the quarries and mines where they are found. Overall, The Marbles of Tennessee is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geology and history of this important natural resource.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.
