From the Erzgebirge to Potosi: A History of Geology and Mining Since the 1500's

by Georgius Agricola, Sean Daly, Sean Daly

Book Overview

This book traces the history of mining and geology from the 1500's in the valuable silver mines of the Erzgebirge Mts of eastern Germany to the rich silver mines of Bolivia, including Potosi. With emphasis on the famous first mining geologist/engineer, Georgius Agricola who wrote his treatise on mining and smelting techniques, De Re Metallica, during the Renaissance and the contributions of some well-known geologists whose theories proliferated during...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1525517597
• ISBN13: 9781525517594
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: FriesenPress
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"