Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "The Gold Fields of the Southern Applachians." Unavailable since 1895, this important publication was originally published by the US Department of Interior and has been unavailable for nearly 120 years. Topics include the geology, rock formations and the formation of ore deposits in this important mining area of the American South. Of particular focus is information on the history and statistics of the ore deposits in this area, their form and structure and veins. Also included are...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on gold recovery by Dr. A. Scheidel. Unavailable since 1894 and released under the name "The Cyanide Process: Its Practical Application and Economical Results," this rare publication provides an in depth look at the early use of cyanide leaching for gold recovery from hardrock mine ores. This volume provides a reference into the early development and use of cyanide leaching to recover gold. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on gold recovery by Edward Preston. Unavailable since 1895 and released under the name "California Gold Practices," this rare publication provides an in depth look at early methods of milling used to reduce gold ores in California during the late 19th century. This volume provides a reference into the early development and use of milling equipment during the earliest years of the California Gold Rush up to the age of the Industrial Revolution. Much of the information still applies today and will be of use to...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining geology publication on sulfide ores by A.F. Rogers. Unavailable since 1914, this rare publication provides an in depth look at magmatic sulfide ores. Some of the topics included are the definition and classification of magmatic ores, descriptions of some magmatic sulfide ore deposits known at the time of publication including copper and nickel bearing pyrrohitic ore bodies, chalcopyrite-bornite deposits, pyritic deposits, magnetite-ileminite deposits, chromite deposits and magmatic iron ore deposits. Also included are...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Six Months in the Gold Mines: From A Journal of Three Years Residence In Upper and Lower California, 1847 to 1849." Unavailable since 1850, this important work is a first hand account of one "49'ers" personal experience during the great California Gold Rush, shedding important light on one of the most exciting periods in the history of not only California, but also the world. Compiled from journals written between 1847 and 1849 by E. Gould Buffum, a native of New York, "Six Months In...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Geology and Ore Deposits of Alturus Quadrangle, Blaine County, Idaho." Unavailable since 1922, this important publication was originally published by the Idaho Bureau of Mines and has been unavailable for ninety years. Topics include the geology, rock formations and the formation of ore deposits in this important mining area of Idaho. Of particular focus is information on the local geology, quartz veins and ore deposits of this portion of Idaho. Included are hard to find details,...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of the Department of Interior publication "Geology and Ore Deposits of Lemhi County, Idaho." Originally published in 1913, this important book on Idaho Mining has not been available to miners for over a century. Included are rare insights into hundreds of gold, silver, copper and other mines in this famous Idaho mining area. Details include the locations, geology, history, production and other facts of the mines of this region, not only gold and silver hardrock mines, but also gold placer...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of the Department of Interior publication "Geology and Ore Deposits of the Bisbee Quadrangle of Arizona." Originally published in 1906, this important publication on Arizona Mining has not been available for nearly a century. Included are rare insights into hundreds of gold, silver, copper and other mines in this famous Arizona mining area. Details include the locations, geology, history, production and other facts of the mines of this important mining region. Note: This edition is a perfect...