California Gold Mill Practices PDF Download

Mining was one of the key drivers of California's growth and development in the 19th century, and this book provides a detailed look at the technology and practices that made it possible. Drawing on the author's experience as an engineer in the field, the book covers everything from ore processing to water management, shedding light on a critical period in the state's history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.