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Mining and Mining Machinery: Explaining the Methods of Obtaining Minerals, Precious Stones, &C., In All Parts of the World (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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N the following pages the author has endeavoured to give the general reader an idea of how mining is carried on. He wishes it to be understood that the book is not designed for students in the ordinary acceptance Of the term; though possibly those who are commencing the study, of mining may find a perusal of its pages of assistance as an introduction to the standard mining text books. The author's idea in preparing the book has been, to give those who'are interested in mining, those who may have shares in mining, and who may be surprised at the ups and downs Of the values of those shares, some idea of the great uncertainty attending mining Operations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explains the methods used to extract minerals from the earth. The author, an expert in mining engineering, covers all the major techniques involved in mining a variety of substances, including gold, tin, copper, lead, iron, and coal. The methods for extracting these minerals have been employed for centuries, though the author explains how advanced machinery, explosives, and refined processes have improved efficiency and safety during the extraction process. The author discusses the various ways in which minerals are found, including stratified coal deposits and the veins and pockets of metallic ores. The author also covers the processes for extracting these materials from their surrounding rock, transporting them from the mine, and preparing these materials for further processing. This book is an ideal guide to one of the world's oldest industries and can be appreciated by general readers and those with backgrounds in mining engineering or geology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332023011_0
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