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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed account of gold mining in Nova Scotia during the 1860s. The author, a prominent geologist and explorer, was commissioned by the provincial government to investigate reports of gold discoveries. The book gives a firsthand account of early gold discoveries, scientific studies of gold-bearing rock formations, the communities that sprang up around the mines, and descriptions of each proclaimed gold district. It includes firsthand accounts of accidental gold discoveries that preceded the first intentional search for gold in the province. The author discusses the rush to the mines, and the boom and bust cycles that followed. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gold mining in Nova Scotia, and provides insights into the social, economic, and geological aspects of this important industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332950454_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332950454
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332950454
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)