Earth's Riches: Or Underground Stores (1859)

By E.W. Payne

Book Overview

Earth's Riches: Or Underground Stores is a book written in 1859 by E.W. Payne that explores the geological makeup of the Earth and the various minerals and resources that can be found beneath its surface. The book provides a detailed explanation of the formation of minerals and their distribution throughout the world. It also covers the history of mining and the different methods used to extract minerals from the Earth. Payne discusses the economic importance of these underground resources and their impact on society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in geology, mining, or the history of natural resources. Overall, Earth's Riches is a fascinating look at the hidden treasures that lie beneath our feet.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: 1120190452
• ISBN13: 9781120190451
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"