From the bronze age to the present day, man has found numerous uses for tin and its alloys, and has gone to great lengths to extract it from the ground. This book explains why tin minerals are found only in certain places, how and when they were formed, the ways in which deposits were discovered and mined in the past and how and where modern technologies for prospecting are applied. The history and development of mining since earliest times is reviewed, emphasizing the importance of the tin mining region of Cornwall and ...
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From the bronze age to the present day, man has found numerous uses for tin and its alloys, and has gone to great lengths to extract it from the ground. This book explains why tin minerals are found only in certain places, how and when they were formed, the ways in which deposits were discovered and mined in the past and how and where modern technologies for prospecting are applied. The history and development of mining since earliest times is reviewed, emphasizing the importance of the tin mining region of Cornwall and Devon to the British economy. The changing techniques of exploration, extraction, separation and smelting are examined against a background of evolving scientific understanding and technological advance.
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Add this copy of Tin & Tin Mining to cart. $7.00, like new condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Shire Publications.
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Add this copy of Tin and Tin Mining. Shire Album 139 to cart. $8.00, very good condition, Sold by Peter L Masi - Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Montague, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Shire Publications, Aylesbury, Bucks.
Add this copy of Tin and Tin Mining (Shire Library) to cart. $8.09, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Shire.
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Add this copy of Tin and Tin Mining (Shire Library) to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by bookbooth rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berea, OH, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Shire Publications.
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Very Good. 5.75 x 8.25. Covers have minor wear, 32 pages, study of tin deposits, how they are formed, how they are discovered and mined in Britain, bw illustrations.
Add this copy of Tin and Tin Mining (Shire Library) to cart. $13.89, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Shire Publications.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. (history, england, mining) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
Add this copy of Tin and Tin Mining to cart. $14.31, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Shire.
Add this copy of Tin and Tin Mining (Shire Library) to cart. $18.15, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2010 by Shire Publications.
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New. Depicts the full cycle of tin mining, from explaining why tin minerals are only found in certain places and the ways in which these deposits were discovered, through to the methods used to mine for tin, and how these techniques were refined over time and improved through evolving scientific understanding and technological advances. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCZ; KNAT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 159 x 4. Weight in Grams: 96. New. 2010. Reprint. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Add this copy of Tin and Tin Mining to cart. $19.45, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Shire Publications Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 150grams, ISBN: 0852637330.
