Mining Industry Of The States And Territories Of The Rocky Mountains (1874)

Mining Industry Of The States And Territories Of The Rocky Mountains Is A Book Written By Rossiter Worthington Raymond In 1874. The Book Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of The Mining Industry In The Rocky Mountain Region Of The United States During The 19Th Century. It Covers The States Of Colorado Montana Wyoming Idaho Utah New Mexico Arizona And Nevada.The Book Is Divided Into Chapters That Focus On Each State And Territory Individually. Each Chapter Provides A Detailed Description Of The Geology Of The Region The Mineral Resources Available And The History Of Mining In The Area. The Book Also Includes Information On The Methods Of Mining Used At The Time Including Hydraulic Mining Placer Mining And Hard Rock Mining.In Addition To Discussing The Mining Industry Raymond Also Provides Insight Into The Social And Economic Climate Of The Region During This Time Period. He Discusses The Impact That Mining Had On The Development Of Towns And Cities In The Rocky Mountain Region As Well As The Challenges Faced By Miners And Mining Companies.Overall Mining Industry Of The States And Territories Of The Rocky Mountains Provides A Fascinating Look At The Mining Industry In The 19Th Century And Its Impact On The Development Of The American West. It Is A Valuable Resource For Anyone Interested In The History Of Mining Or The History Of The Rocky Mountain Region.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.