9781334493607 - Report of Progress in the Geological Resurvey of the Cripple Creek District, Colorado (Classic Reprint) de Lindgren, Waldemar (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the Cripple Creek gold deposits of Colorado, exploring the geological formation of the district and providing a detailed account of mining and metallurgy in the area. Initially studied by the United States Geological Survey in 1894, the author reexamines this unique mining region using modern methods to uncover its geological complexity. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it appropriate for both scholars and general readers interested in the history and science behind the Cripple Creek gold rush. Through a comprehensive examination of mine workings and analysis of the volcanic breccia that characterizes the region, the author presents a fresh perspective on the structural characteristics of the district's gold deposits. The book also considers the economic impact of the Cripple Creek mines, discussing production, treatment charges, and the role of leasing in the area's mining 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.