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The Prospector's Handbook: A Guide For The Prospector And Traveler In Search Of Metal-Bearing Or Other Valuable Minerals (1911)

The Prospector's Handbook: A Guide For The Prospector And Traveler In Search Of Metal-Bearing Or Other Valuable Minerals (1911)

Anderson, John William

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ISBN10: 1164275909
ISBN13: 9781164275909
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Prospector's Handbook is a comprehensive guidebook written by John William Anderson in 1911. The book is intended for prospectors and travelers who are in search of metal-bearing or other valuable minerals. It covers a wide range of topics related to prospecting, including the tools and equipment needed, the different types of minerals and ores, and the various methods of extraction.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of prospecting. The first section provides an overview of the history of prospecting and mining, as well as the different types of minerals and ores that can be found. The second section covers the tools and equipment needed for prospecting, including picks, shovels, pans, and drills.The third section covers the different methods of prospecting, including surface prospecting, digging, and drilling. The fourth section covers the different types of mineral deposits, including veins, placers, and lodes. The fifth section covers the various methods of extraction, including smelting, amalgamation, and cyanide.Throughout the book, Anderson provides detailed instructions and tips for prospectors, as well as examples of successful prospecting techniques. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques he describes.Overall, The Prospector's Handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in prospecting and mining. It provides a wealth of information and practical advice that can help prospectors and travelers find and extract valuable minerals from the earth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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