Quicksilver Resources Of California: With A Section On Metallurgy And Ore Dressing (1918) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120835734)

""Quicksilver Resources of California"" is a book written by Walter Wadsworth Bradley in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the quicksilver (mercury) industry in California, including its history, production methods, and economic significance. The author also includes a section on metallurgy and ore dressing, which covers the processes involved in extracting and refining quicksilver from ore. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of the quicksilver industry, as well as for those studying the history of California and the American West. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to understand the technical details of the industry. Overall, ""Quicksilver Resources of California"" is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of the mining industry in California and its impact on the state's economy and culture.This scarce antiquarian book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: Walter Wadsworth Bradley
ISBN-10: 1120835739
ISBN-13: 9781120835734
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 404
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d