Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining by John S. Hittell
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"Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining" by John S. Hittell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book primarily discusses the booming industry of gold mining in California, outlining the methods, materials, and techniques used in extracting gold at that time. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the landscape of mining operations, the economic significance of gold in California, and the different classifications of mining practices. The
opening of the work details the importance of mining as California's chief industry, noting how it employs a significant number of workers and generates substantial revenues. Hittell explains the classifications of mines, particularly focusing on placer versus quartz mining, and describes the methods employed, such as washing pay-dirt and the use of sluices and amalgamation with quicksilver to capture gold particles. The text also highlights the ongoing decline in gold production following the initial boom, providing insights into both the booming businesses and the challenges faced by miners as the wealth of the mines began to diminish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hittell, John S. (John Shertzer), 1825-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TN: Technology: Mining engineering, Metallurgy |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29926 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29926-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 779 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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