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Reports of the Inspector of Mines and Deputy Inspectors of Mines (Classic Reprint): For the Year Ending November 30th, 1890 - Couverture souple

Swallow, G. C.

 
9781333698829: Reports of the Inspector of Mines and Deputy Inspectors of Mines (Classic Reprint): For the Year Ending November 30th, 1890

Synopsis

Explore a detailed snapshot of Montana’s mining boom in 1890.

This archival report compiles mine locations, production estimates, accident notes, and camp updates from across the state. Read about the scale of exploration, the rise of mining centers, and the day-to-day realities of running mines in the era.

In this edition, discover how mineral districts like Alder, Pony, Virginia City, and Butte shaped the year’s activity. It records ore values, development work, and the challenges of early milling technology, along with firsthand notes on accidents and safety practices. The text offers a rare window into the decisions and outcomes that influenced Montana’s mining economy at the end of the 19th century.
  • Sections cover counts of mining claims, camp-by-camp sketches, and summaries of production trends.
  • Real-world timelines highlight key events, investigations, and managerial insights.
  • Descriptions of mills, tunnels, and ore processing reflect the era’s technology and priorities.
  • Aerials of mining geography show how geography and infrastructure connected ore to smelters.
Ideal for readers of mining history, western settlement, and economic development, seeking a grounded look at how early Montana mined its riches.

This edition is best for those who want concrete, period-specific detail, without spoilers about later developments. It provides context for how mining operations were managed, what worked, and where risks lay in 1890 Montana.

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