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Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining

by Hittell John S. (John Shertzer)

Looky Rating System: Violence 0/5, Love & Romance 0/5, Mental Health 0/5, Language 0/5, Substance Use 0/5, Fear / Horror 0/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 0/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 0/5.

Description

Travel back in time to the mid-19th century's California gold rush with this fascinating study of gold mining by writer, historian, and journalist John S. Hittell. Drawing on his own experiences and extensive research, Hittell examines every aspect of gold mining, from the geographic and geological factors that make for a successful mine to the various methods and technologies used in its pursuit.