The Glamour Of Prospecting: Wanderings Of A South African Prospector In Search Of Copper, Gold, Emeralds, And Diamonds (1920)

By Fred C. Cornell

Book Overview

""The Glamour of Prospecting"" is a memoir written by Frederick Carruthers Cornell, a South African prospector who traveled extensively in search of precious metals and gems. The book, first published in 1920, chronicles Cornell's adventures and experiences as he explores various regions of South Africa, including the Transvaal, Rhodesia, and Mozambique.Throughout the book, Cornell shares his insights into the art of prospecting, including the tools and techniques he used to locate deposits of copper, gold, emeralds, and diamonds. He also provides a vivid portrayal of the rugged and often dangerous conditions that prospectors faced in their quest for wealth.In addition to his technical expertise, Cornell also shares his observations on the people and cultures he encountered during his travels. He reflects on the impact of colonialism on the indigenous populations he encountered, and offers insights into the social and economic conditions of the various regions he visited.Overall, ""The Glamour of Prospecting"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of South African mining in the early 20th century, and provides a valuable historical perspective on the industry that continues to shape the region today.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: 1165692708
• ISBN13: 9781165692705
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"