Joseph Theophilus Singewald Libri

A detailed study of the geology, mineralogy, and paleontology of a major mercury mining district in Peru.

This detailed study of the geological history and economic development of Maryland's iron industry provides a fascinating glimpse into the workings of one of America's oldest and most important mining regions. With maps, diagrams, and firsthand accounts from miners and entrepreneurs, this book sheds new light on a critical chapter of American industrial history.