9781527608313 - the Comstock Lode: Its Character, and the Probable Mode of Its Continuance in Depth (classic Reprint) by Richthofen, Ferdinand (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book studies the geological nature and evolution of the Comstock Lode, one of the richest silver mines in history, explaining how it formed and why it continues to be a source of so much wealth. The author, a prominent geologist, has spent years studying the mine's remarkable geological features and has used his considerable expertise to uncover the secrets of the Comstock Lode's formation and longevity. Providing a thorough analysis of the rocks and minerals that make up the mine and the physical forces that shaped them, this book reveals how the Comstock Lode came into existence and why it has withstood the test of time. 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.…