Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Notes on the Quartz Mines of the Grass Valley Mining District ." Unavailable since 1867, this important publication has not been available since those days. This rare publication offers a short dissertation on the early hardrock mines in this important mining district in the California Mother Lode region between the 1850's and 1860's. Also included are hard to find details on the mineralization and locations of these mines, as well as how they were operated in those day. Note: This...

In this first volume of the "Gold Rush Tales" series, leading mining historian and editor Kerby Jackson, introduces us to the story of how millions of dollars worth of gold was discovered in Siskiyou County during the California Gold Rush. Lavishly illustrated with photos from the 19th Century, this hard to find information was first published in 1897 and sheds important light onto the gold rush era in Siskiyou County, California and the experiences of the men who dug for the gold and actually found it.

In this second volume of the "Gold Rush Tales" series, leading mining historian and editor Kerby Jackson, introduces us to four tales from the California Gold Rush. Lavishly illustrated with photos from the 19th Century, this hard to find information was first published in 1890's and includes the stories of "California's Rand," details about Chinese miners, how one early miner named Baker struck it rich and also the story of Alphonzo Bowers, who invented the first hydraulic gold dredge. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Geology and Ore Deposits of The Blewett Mining District of Washington." Unavailable since 1911, this important publication was originally published by the Washington Geologic Survey and has been unavailable for a century. Topics include the geology, rock formations and the formation of ore deposits in this important mining area of Washington State. Also included are hard to find details on the geology, history and locations of dozens of mines in the area. Some of the mines featured...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Geology and Ore Deposits of the Myers Creek Mining District and Geology and Ore Deposits of the Nighthawk Mining District." Unavailable since 1911, this important publication was originally published by the Washington Geologic Survey and has been unavailable for a century. Topics include the geology, rock formations and the formation of ore deposits in these important mining areas of Washington State. Also included are hard to find details on the geology, history and locations of...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Gold in Washington." Unavailable since 1955, this important publication was originally published by the Washington Geologic Survey. Featured are the hard to find locations and details pertaining to over 500 placer and lode gold mines in the State of Washington, listed on a county by county basis. Also included are insights into the history of gold mining in Washington, historic mining methods in Washington, as well as details on how mining claims were being staked at that time. Note:...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Metal Mines of Washington." Unavailable since 1921, this important publication was originally published by the Washington Geologic Survey and has been unavailable for nearly ninety years. Widely considered a masterpiece on the Washington Mining Industry, "Metal Mines of Washington" sheds light on the important details of Washington's early mining years. Featured are details on hundreds of gold, silver, copper, lead and other metallic mineral mines. Included are hard to find details on...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Origin and Occurence of Gem Stones in Washington." Unavailable since 1949, this important publication was originally published by the Washington Geologic Survey and has been unavailable since first published. Included are details on where to find naturally occuring gem stones in the State of Washington, including quartz crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, milky quartz, agates, bloodstone, carnelian, chert, flint, jasper, onyx, petrified wood, opal, fire opal, hyalite and others. Note:...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Silver in Washington." Unavailable since 1955, this important publication was originally published by the Washington Geologic Survey. Featured are the hard to find locations and details pertaining to Washington's silver mines. Note: This edition is a facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Inventory of Mineral Properties of Snohomish County Washington." Unavailable since 1942, this important publication was originally published by the Washington Geologic Survey and has been unavailable for seventy years. Featured are details on a large number of gold, silver, copper, lead and other metallic mineral mines. Included are the locations of each historic mine, along with information on the commodity produced. Note: This edition is a facsimile of the original edition and is not...