Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the history of mining camps and mining districts. First released in 1885 by Charles Howard Shinn under the title "Mining Camps: A Study in American Frontier Government," this publication offers a unique look at how early gold miners established their own forms of representative government during the California Gold Rush. Drawing on the the early mining codes of mideviel German miners in the Harz Mountains, on the mining customs of the Cornish tin miners and early Spanish mining laws introduced into...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the mining of garnets. First published in 1925, it has been unavailable since those days and sheds important light on the mining, milling and utilization of garnets. Included are details on the characteristics of garnets, where they are found and how they were mined. Note: This edition is a perfect 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 publication on the Mining Industry in Alaska. Unavailable since 1906, this hard to find publication includes valuable insights into the placer gold mines of the Rampart Mining Region. The publication includes important details into the history, geology and locations of the well known gold mines and prospects in the famous Rampart Mining Region of Alaska. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Gold Mining Industry in Arizona. Written in 1915, this hard to find publication includes valuable insights into the gold and copper mining industry of Arizona. Highlighted here are the gold and copper mines near Payson, Arizona. Note: This edition is a perfect 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 publication on the Gold Mining Industry in Arizona. Unavailable since 1934, this hard to find publication, originally released as "Arizona Lode Gold Mines and Gold Mining" includes valuable insights into the gold mining industry of Arizona. Included are valuable insights into over 150 hardrock gold mines in over 30 different mining districts in Arizona. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight...

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Mining Industry in Alaska. Unavailable since 1953, this hard to find publication includes valuable insights into the mines and geology of the Jumbo Basin. The publication includes important details into the history, geology and locations of the well known gold mines and prospects in the famous Jumbo Basin Mining Region of Alaska.

Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Gold Mining Industry in Southern Oreon. Written in 1912, this hard to find publication includes valuable insights into the mining history of South West Oregon. This small book contains interesting information on the gold, copper and mining industry in Southern Oregon as it existed just prior to World War One, shedding light on some of the important mines in the area. Included are rare photographs and vintage advertising of the day. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and...