The Gold MInes of Southern Africa: The History, Technology and Statistics of the Gold Industry
by Letcher, Owen
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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London, England: Waterlow & Sons Ltd., 1936. Classic text presents a detailed chronological historical survey of the gold mining industry and production in South Africa. Includes topics covering discoveries of gold in the Transvaal; geology of the Witwatersrand system; gold mining in Southern Rhodesia; gold in Natal; gold bearing deposits of Kenya; mining camps of Johannesburg; mining on the Rand; metallurgical practices; ultra-deep mining; government leases; taxation and pricing of gold; etc. 580 pgs. Illustrated with drawings, photographs, and maps, including two fold-out map plates at the rear of the book. First map is very slightly skinned in two small sections of the far left edge; tiny closed tear taped on the back. Slight discoloration on the lower spine edge. Slight scratch on spine above small label. Slightly rubbed on the base of spine and corners, small crease on upper spine. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on front endpaper; label removal mark on rear endpaper. Gilt spine and front cover. . First Edition. Original Cloth. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Professional Library.
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- Bookseller
- GlobalAcademics
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- MI-28
- Title
- The Gold MInes of Southern Africa: The History, Technology and Statistics of the Gold Industry
- Author
- Letcher, Owen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Waterlow & Sons Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London, England
- Date Published
- 1936
- Keywords
- Engineering, Geophysics, Economics, Witwatersrand, Exploration, Mining, Diamonds, Geography, Industry, Corporations, Business, Manufacturing, Slavery, Labor, Underground, Marketing, Environment, Mathematics, Seismology, Tectonics, Sociology, Metallurgy, T
- Bookseller catalogs
- Geology; Mining;
- Size
- 4to
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