This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875* Excerpt: ... ages is 104. From the mouth of the shaft the visitor proceeds to that part of the works where the ore is "cleaned" or " dressed," and it may be observed that the miners below take care to select the proper ore to send to the surface, and use the rubbish to fill up holes or any vacant spaces in the mines; if obliged ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875* Excerpt: ... ages is 104. From the mouth of the shaft the visitor proceeds to that part of the works where the ore is "cleaned" or " dressed," and it may be observed that the miners below take care to select the proper ore to send to the surface, and use the rubbish to fill up holes or any vacant spaces in the mines; if obliged to send up the "deads," it is kept separate from the ore. The large stones containing the copper ore are broken by men and then arranged in three divisions--viz., "the deads or attle, "the pure ore," and "the best ore;" this latter is frequently broken again into smaller pieces, or "cobbed," by females, who, reclining on shelves or floors placed a few feet above the ground, and under a rude cover or roof, select the best portions of the ore and occasionally relieve their labours with low, soft, and melodious choruses which surprise the stranger, who looks with pitying eyes on these poor women doing such rough work and so exposed to all the changes of the weather. It is unnecessary to add, that "consumption here is scarcely less fatal with these young women than with the underground workmen. lig. lui. Ragging, Spelling, Liddling, and Cobbing the Copper On. The sorting and division of the broken ore is of course conducted with great care and discretion, and it is now conveyed either to the stampers or crushing mill, already described in the chapter on lead, and then " riddled," or passed through a sieve having meshes of certain dimensions. The first-class copper ore is passed through a.coarse riddle, the "poor ore" through one having finer meshes. To separate the earthy from the mineral particles, a process called "jigging," Fig. 187. The Jigging M...
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New. The Boy's Book of Metals, written by John Henry Pepper and published in 1875, is a comprehensive guide to the world of mining and metals. This book is specifically designed for young readers and provides a detailed description of the processes involved in mining coal, lead, copper, and tin. In addition to the technical aspects of mining, the book also includes personal narratives of visits to these mines, providing readers with a firsthand account of what it is like to work in the mines. The book covers topics such as the history of mining, the tools and equipment used in mining, and the different techniques used to extract metals from the earth. Pepper's writing style is engaging and accessible, making it easy for young readers to understand the complex subject matter. The book is also filled with illustrations and diagrams, which help to enhance the reader's understanding of the different mining processes. Overall, The Boy's Book of Metals is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the world of mining and metals. It provides a glimpse into the history and technology of mining, while also highlighting the personal experiences of those who work in this challenging and rewarding industry. 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.
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Used-Good. Good hardback in full leather binding. Not dated but circa 1890. 9th edition. Firm copy in tight binding; Maroon leather with 5 raised bands on spine; black leather title label with gilt titles and decoration. leather a little scuffed, with scattering of chalky white tiny holes at top of front board. marbled end papers; prize bookplate on front free end paper; pages well preservedl illustrations numbered up to 265. Digital images available on request.
