Earth's Riches: Or Underground Stores (1859) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166457693)

Earth's Riches: Or Underground Stores is a book written by E. W. Payne in 1859. The book is an exploration of the geological and mineralogical resources that lie beneath the surface of the earth. Payne delves into the various types of minerals and metals that can be found underground, including gold, silver, copper, iron, and coal. He also discusses the methods used to extract these resources, such as mining and drilling.Throughout the book, Payne emphasizes the importance of these underground stores to human civilization. He argues that the discovery and exploitation of these resources have been instrumental in the development of human societies, from the earliest civilizations to the modern industrial age. He also highlights the economic and political implications of these resources, including their impact on trade and international relations.Overall, Earth's Riches: Or Underground Stores is a comprehensive exploration of the geological and mineralogical resources that lie beneath the earth's surface. It provides valuable insights into the history and significance of these resources, as well as their ongoing importance to human civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. W. Payne
ISBN-10: 1166457699
ISBN-13: 9781166457693
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d