By applying their abundant natural resources to ironmaking early in the eighteenth century, Americans soon made themselves felt in world markets. After the Revolution, ironmakers supplied the materials necessary to the building of American industry, pushing the fuel efficiency and productivity of their furnaces far ahead of their European rivals. In 'American Iron, 1607-1900', Robert B. Gordon draws on recent archaeological findings as well as archival research to present an ambitious, comprehensive survey of iron ...
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By applying their abundant natural resources to ironmaking early in the eighteenth century, Americans soon made themselves felt in world markets. After the Revolution, ironmakers supplied the materials necessary to the building of American industry, pushing the fuel efficiency and productivity of their furnaces far ahead of their European rivals. In 'American Iron, 1607-1900', Robert B. Gordon draws on recent archaeological findings as well as archival research to present an ambitious, comprehensive survey of iron technology in America from the colonial period to the industry's demise at about the turn of the twentieth century. Closely examining the techniques--the "hows"--of ironmaking in its various forms, Gordon offers new interpretations of labor, innovation, and product quality in ironmaking, along with the industry's environmental consequences. He shows the high level of skills required to ensure efficient and safe operation of furnaces and to improve the quality of iron product. By mastering founding, fining, puddling, or bloom smelting, ironworkers gained a degree of control over their lives not easily attained by others. y
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Fine in Fine jacket. Baltimore, MD: The John Hopkins University Press, 1996. First edition, first printing, 1996. Tan cloth with dustjacket. The book is in fine condition, looks and feels new and unread, tight binding, clean pages, no names or other markings. The mylar protected dustjacket is also in fine condition, like new. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996. Quarto. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. A fine book detailing the history of American ironmakers from the colonial period to the turn of the twentieth century. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
