The Playbook Of Metals: Including Personal Narratives Of Visits To Coal, Lead, Copper, And Tin Mines (1861)

By John Henry Pepper

Book Overview

The Playbook of Metals, written by John Henry Pepper and originally published in 1861, is a comprehensive guide to the mining industry of the time. The book includes personal narratives of the author's visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines, providing readers with an in-depth look at the processes involved in extracting these metals from the earth. Pepper's descriptions of the various mines and their operations are detailed and informative, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the challenges and rewards of mining. The author also includes information on the properties of each metal, as well as their uses in industry and daily life. In addition to the practical aspects of mining, The Playbook of Metals also delves into the history and culture of the industry. Pepper discusses the impact of mining on local communities, as well as the technological advancements that have made mining more efficient and profitable. Overall, The Playbook of Metals is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining and the role it has played in shaping our modern world.With A Large Number Of Interesting Experiments Relating To Alchemy And The Chemistry Of The Fifty Metallic Elements.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: 1165164493
• ISBN13: 9781165164493
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"