Dredging For Gold In California (1907)

By D'Arcy Weatherbe

Book Overview

Dredging For Gold In California is a historical book written by D�������Arcy Weatherbe and published in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the process of gold dredging in California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Weatherbe, a mining engineer who worked extensively in California, offers a comprehensive guide to the equipment, techniques, and challenges involved in dredging for gold. He covers topics such as the history of gold mining in California, the construction and operation of dredges, the environmental impact of dredging, and the economics of the industry. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of dredging operations, as well as maps and diagrams of mining sites. Dredging For Gold In California is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gold mining in the United States, as well as those interested in the technology and engineering behind mining operations.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164625136
• ISBN13: 9781164625131
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"