Author: Norman Mosley PenzerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tin
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The Tin Resources of the British Empire
Author: Norman Mosley PenzerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tin
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Mining Journal
Author: The History of Mining
Author: Michael CoulsonPublisher: Harriman House Limited
ISBN: 0857192663
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
THE INDUSTRY THAT FORGED THE MODERN WORLD Throughout history metals and raw materials have underpinned human activity. So it is that the industry responsible for extracting these materials from the ground - mining - has been ever present throughout the history of civilisation, from the ancient world of the Egyptians and Romans, to the industrial revolution and the British Empire, and through to the present day, with mining firms well represented on the world's most important stock indexes including the FTSE100. This book traces the history of mining from those early moments when man first started using tools to the present day where metals continue to underpin economic activity in the post industrial age. In doing so, the history of mining methods, important events, technological developments, the important firms and the sparkling personalities that built the industry are examined in detail. At every stage, as the history of mining is traced from 40,000BC to the present day, the level of detail increases in accordance with the greater social and industrial developments that have played out as time has progressed. This means that a particular focus is given to the period since the industrial revolution and especially the 20th century. A look is also taken into the future in an effort to chart the direction this great industry might take in years to come. Many books have been written about mining; the majority have focused on a particular metal, geographical area, mining event or mining personality, but 'The History of Mining' has a broader scope and covers all of these essential and fascinating areas in one definitive volume.
A History of the Trade in Tin
Author: Philip William FlowerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tin
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A History of the Trade in Tin: A Short Description of Tin Mining and Metallurgy
Author: Philip William FlowerPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368627805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Prospectus of the Harney City Tin Mining, Milling, and Manufacturing Company, of Rapid City, Dakota ...
Author: Harney City Tin Mining, Milling, and Manufacturing CompanyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tin mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
The Mining Magazine
Author: We Eat the Mines and the Mines Eat Us
Author: June C. NashPublisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231080514
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
In this powerful anthropological study of a Bolivian tin mining town, Nash explores the influence of modern industrialization on the traditional culture of Quechua-and-Aymara-speaking Indians.
Tin Mining
Author: Cresacre George MoorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tin mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Tin in Antiquity
Author: R.D. PenhallurickPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000951383
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
'Tin in Antiquity' is the first comprehensive history of the early metallurgy of tin, a mine of information on this rare, highly prized metal so vital to the developing civilization of the Bronze Age. The origins of tin have always been a mystery, but the author has unearthed archaeological evidence from all over the world to trace the tinfields used before the discovery of European deposits. He takes us on a fascinating voyage of discovery through the Ancient World, delving into mythology, and enlivening his scholarly text with quotations from the Classics and humorous anecdotes. As his name suggests, Roger Penhallurick's roots are deep in Cornwall- formerly the world's largest tin producer, and still the greatest in Europe. So it is fitting that the Cornish section comprises almost half the book, for the first time collecting together all the evidence for tin streaming between 2000 BC and AD 1000. All surviving artifacts recovered from the tin workings are illustrated and put in their archaeological context. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout, including many rare old photos, and has a full bibliography of the wealth of sources that have contributed to this work.