""Quicksilver Resources of California: With a Section on Metallurgy and Ore Dressing"" is a book written by Walter Wadsworth Bradley and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive guide to the quicksilver (mercury) resources of California and covers various aspects related to it, including its history, geology, mining methods, and production. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of quicksilver mining in California. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of quicksilver ...
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""Quicksilver Resources of California: With a Section on Metallurgy and Ore Dressing"" is a book written by Walter Wadsworth Bradley and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive guide to the quicksilver (mercury) resources of California and covers various aspects related to it, including its history, geology, mining methods, and production. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific aspect of quicksilver mining in California. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of quicksilver mining in the state, while the second chapter discusses the geology of quicksilver deposits. The third chapter covers the different methods used to mine quicksilver, including hydraulic mining, drift mining, and open-pit mining. The fourth chapter focuses on the processing of quicksilver ores, including the various techniques used for ore dressing and metallurgy. The fifth chapter provides a detailed account of the quicksilver industry in California, including the production statistics, market trends, and major players in the industry. Overall, ""Quicksilver Resources of California: With a Section on Metallurgy and Ore Dressing"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geology of quicksilver mining in California, as well as the techniques used for processing quicksilver ores. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on the subject, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the topic.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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