Taconite: Sleeping Giant of the Mesabi (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258261108)

Taconite: Sleeping Giant Of The Mesabi is a non-fiction book written by James Lewis Morrill. The book explores the history and impact of the taconite industry in the Mesabi Iron Range of Minnesota. The Mesabi Iron Range was a major source of iron ore that fueled the American steel industry for decades, but by the mid-20th century, the high-grade ore had been depleted. Taconite, a low-grade iron ore, was discovered in the region and became the key to maintaining the industry. Morrill's book delves into the science behind taconite and the process of extracting iron from it. He also highlights the key players who helped develop the taconite industry, including the University of Minnesota's Mineral Resources Research Center and businessman Cyrus McCormick. The book also covers the environmental impact of taconite mining and the challenges faced by the industry, including labor disputes and competition from foreign steel producers. Overall, Taconite: Sleeping Giant Of The Mesabi provides a comprehensive look at the history and significance of the taconite industry in the Mesabi Iron Range. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American steel industry or the economic and environmental impact of mining.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: James Lewis Morrill
ISBN-10: 1258261103
ISBN-13: 9781258261108
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/31/2012
Pages: 30
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d