Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Some Mining Districts of Eastern Oregon." Unavailable since 1933 and released as USGS Bulletin 846-A, this publication offers rare insights into some of the famous gold mining areas of Eastern Oregon. Included in this publication are important facts about the mines of such mining districts as Mormon Basin, Connor Creek, Gold Hill, Sparta, East Eagle, Sanger, Virtue, Baker, Quartzburg, Susanville and the Ochoco Mining Districts. Included are descriptions of dozens of gold mines, their...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Copper Deposits in the Squaw Creek and Silver Peak Mining Districts of South Western Oregon." Unavailable since 1933, this publication offers rare insights into one of the most famous mining areas in South Western Oregon. Of special interest is this publication's focus on the famous Almeda Mine near Galice, Oregon. Illustrated with hard to find mine maps. 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...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Strategic Minerals Guide for Oregon Prospectors." Unavailable since 1942, this publication offers rare insights into how to identify critical and strategic mineral deposits that are known to exist in the State of Oregon. The guide particularly focuses on aluminum, antimony, chromium, manganese, nickel, quicksilver, tin, tungsten, platinum, titanium, vanadium, cadmium, magnesium, copper, lead, zinc and others. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Minerals of Oregon." Unavailable since 1916, this publication offers rare insights into the hundreds of minerals that are known to exist in the State of Oregon, including precious metals like gold, silver and platinum, as well as gemstones like sapphires, agates and many others. Included are details on where these minerals may be found in Oregon. 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...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "The Resources of Southern Oregon." Unavailable since 1889, this publication offers rare insights into the early history of agriculture and mining in Southern Oregon. Included are details on not only late 19th century farming, but also hard to find information on gold, silver, copper and other mines that operated in Southern Oregon in the late 1880's. 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...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "The Quartz Operator's Handbook." Unavailable since 1871, this publication offers rare insights into ore milling operations during the late 19th century. Included are the fine details on early ore milling techniques by stamp mill, on gold recovery by amalgamation, chlorination and smelting, on the use of fire assays and blowpipes and other methods that early miners used to evaluate and process gold, silver, copper and other ores. Also included is a bonanza of information on the formation and...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Little North Santiam Mining District Cultural Resource Inventory Report." Unavailable since 1985, this publication offers rare insights into one of the most famous mining areas in Western Oregon. Of special interest is this publication's focus on the history of the most important gold mines in the Little North Santiam Mining District. Illustrated with hard to find historical photos. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such,...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Stamp Milling." Unavailable since 1912, this publication offers rare insights into the development and use of stamp mills that were once employed in gold and other mines in the century past. Included are details on the history of stamp mills, including their evolution from the Cornish Mill, Appalachian Mill and the California Mill, as well as the construction and operation of these mills in mining operations. This fascinating book offers a rare glimpse into these marvels of early mining...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "The Mining Districts of the United States." Unavailable since 1912, this publication provides the locations and other basic information on the mining districts of the Western United States. This important reference book provides valuable insights into the general locations of where gold, silver, copper and other mines have operated in the Western States. This fascinating book offers a rare glimpse into these marvels of early mining technology that once helped early miners win millions of...

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "California and Oregon, or, Sights of the Gold Fields." Unavailable since 1853, this publication provides a fascinating insight into the California and Oregon Gold Rushes through the eyes of one of the men who went West and "saw the elephant" to take part in it. Theodore Taylor Johnson's memoir of his journey to the gold fields of California and Oregon offers a unique look into this important time during the settling of the Far West. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original...