Observations On The Detrital Tin Ore Of Cornwall (1873)

By William Jory Henwood

Book Overview

Observations On The Detrital Tin Ore Of Cornwall (1873) is a book written by William Jory Henwood, a British mineralogist and geologist. The book is a detailed study of the tin ore found in the Cornwall region of England. The author describes the geological formations and mineralogy of the area, as well as the methods used to extract the tin ore from the surrounding rock. Henwood also provides an analysis of the economic importance of tin mining in the region, and discusses the historical development of the industry. The book is written in a scientific style, with detailed descriptions of the various types of tin ore and the geological processes that formed them. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geology of Cornwall, as well as those interested in the mining industry and the extraction of metals from natural resources.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: 1437163505
• ISBN13: 9781437163506
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"