Silver Mining Regions Of Colorado: With Some Account Of The Different Processes Now Being Introduced For Working The Gold Ores Of That Territory (1865

by James Parker Whitney

Book Overview

""Silver Mining Regions of Colorado"" is a historical book written by Joel Parker Whitney in 1865. The book provides a detailed account of the silver mining regions in Colorado and the different processes being introduced for working the gold ores in the territory. Whitney describes the geology of the region, the mineral resources found there, and the methods used for extracting the precious metals from the earth. He also discusses the history of mining in Colorado, including the discovery of gold in 1858 and the subsequent rush of miners to the area. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining in the American West, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Colorado's mining industry.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: 1166945448
• ISBN13: 9781166945442
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"