The Comstock Lode: Its Character, And The Probable Mode Of Its Continuance In Depth (1866)

By Ferdinand von Richthofen

Book Overview

The Comstock Lode: Its Character, And The Probable Mode Of Its Continuance In Depth is a book written by Ferdinand Richthofen in 1866. The book is a comprehensive study of the Comstock Lode, a major silver deposit located in Nevada, USA. Richthofen examines the geological features of the area and provides a detailed analysis of the composition and structure of the ore deposits. He also discusses the mining techniques used at the time and suggests new methods for extracting the silver. The book is considered a landmark in the field of mining geology and is still referenced today by geologists and mining engineers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining in the United States and the development of mining technology.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: 1437165206
• ISBN13: 9781437165203
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"