Opals From A Mexican Mine (1896)

By George De Valliere

Book Overview

Opals From A Mexican Mine is a book written by George De Valliere and published in 1896. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences mining for opals in Mexico. De Valliere provides a comprehensive overview of the mining process, including the tools and techniques used, as well as the challenges and risks involved.The book also includes descriptions of the opals themselves, including their various colors and patterns, and the ways in which they are valued and traded. De Valliere also provides insights into the culture and customs of the Mexican people, as well as the history of opal mining in the region.Overall, Opals From A Mexican Mine offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of opal mining and the beauty and value of these precious gems. It is a must-read for anyone interested in gemstones, mining, or Mexican culture and history.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: 1163903213
• ISBN13: 9781163903216
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"