The Mining West

The Mining West
Author: Richard E. Lingenfelter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 866
Release: 2003
Genre: Mines and mineral resources
ISBN:

This two-volume set cites books, pamphlets, maps, music, directories, and other published materials (excluding materials from technical and popular magazines and newspapers) on the history of mining in the American and Canadian West. Topics covered include prospecting, mining rushes and camps, and mining finance, labor, technology, law, literature, and lore. The initial portion provides general information on mining and metalurgical technology. The subsequent regional sections are subdivided into refined historical studies, raw materials, fictional and poetic treatments, and bibliographical guides to further materials. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

The Best Books

The Best Books
Author: William Swan Sonnenschein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 620
Release: 1912
Genre: Best books
ISBN:

Subject Catalog

Subject Catalog
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
Total Pages: 914
Release: 1980
Genre: Subject catalogs
ISBN: