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Originally published in 1556, Agricola's De ReM etallica was the first book on mining to be based on field research and observation -- what today would be called the "scientific approach." It was therefore the first book to offer detailed technical drawings to illustrate... Read Full Overview

One of the most important scientific classics of all time, this 1556 work on mining was the first based on field research and observation and the methods of modern science. 289 authentic Renaissance woodcuts. Translated by Herbert Hoover. Reprint of English (1912) edition.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Georgius Agricola's De Re Metallica stands as a vivid manual of extraction and craft from the heart of sixteenth century industry. Mines taught Europe its industry. This historical mining treatise, translated from the first Latin edition of 1556 and prepared by Herbert Hoover,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Georgius Agricola De Re Metallica is a book written by Herbert Clark Hoover, which is a comprehensive and detailed account of mining, metallurgy, and mineral processing in Europe during the 16th century. The book is based on the Latin original written by Georgius Agricola in... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Georgius Agricola De Re Metallica is a book that was written by Herbert Clark Hoover. It is a comprehensive guide to the mining and metallurgy practices of the 16th century. The book is a translation of the original Latin text by Georgius Agricola, who was a German mineralogist... Read Full Overview

"De Re Metallica" from Georgius Agricola. German Catholic, scholar and scientist (1494 - 1555).

Georgius Agricola De Re Metallica is a book written in Latin by the German scholar Georg Bauer, also known as Georgius Agricola, in 1556. The book is a comprehensive study of mining and metallurgical practices during the Renaissance period. It covers a wide range of topics, including... Read Full Overview