Practical Stamp-Milling And Amalgamation

By H.W. Macfarren

Book Overview

Practical Stamp-Milling and Amalgamation is a book written by H. W. MacFarren. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the process of stamp-milling and amalgamation, which was commonly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to extract gold and silver from ore. The book covers the history of stamp-milling, the various types of stamps and mills used, and the process of amalgamation. It also includes detailed instructions on how to set up and operate a stamp mill, as well as how to extract and refine gold and silver using amalgamation. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the processes described. Practical Stamp-Milling and Amalgamation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining and metallurgy, as well as those involved in the extraction and refining of precious metals.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: 116377345X
• ISBN13: 9781163773451
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"