Project Gutenberg 2006-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 84 Johnson, J. C. F. (Joseph Colin Francis) 1848 1904 Johnson, Joseph Colin Francis Johnson, Frank Getting Gold: A Practical Treatise for Prospectors, Miners and Students Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger "Getting Gold: A Practical Treatise for Prospectors, Miners and Students" by J. C. F. Johnson is a detailed instructional guide focused on gold mining practices, published during the late 19th century. This work serves as both a historical record and a practical manual, offering insights into the methods employed by prospectors and miners during a booming era of gold discovery in places like Australia and the Americas. The book discusses various techniques for extracting gold from different types of geological formations, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and skill in successful mining operations. At the start of the treatise, the author reflects on the historical significance and universal desirability of gold, offering anecdotes and data that highlight its timeless appeal. Johnson introduces the primary concepts of gold mining, including the distinction between alluvial and reef mining, and outlines the processes involved in prospecting and extracting the valuable metal. He shares practical advice gleaned from over three decades of experience, addressing both novices and experienced miners, and emphasizes the value of understanding geological formations in locating precious metals. The preface and introductory chapter set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the various aspects of gold mining to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Gold mines and mining TN Text Browsing: Engineering & Construction Browsing: Science - General 369373 369374 2024-10-02T09:30:59.068661 2023-10-02T08:29:24.044852 text/html text/html 362763 2013-02-05T14:01:32 text/html; charset=us-ascii 125670 2013-02-05T14:01:32 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 221230 2024-10-02T09:31:07.456638 application/epub+zip 226605 2024-10-02T09:31:02.836648 application/epub+zip 201737 2024-10-02T09:31:01.472658 application/epub+zip 494325 2024-10-02T09:31:10.903613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 473929 2024-10-02T09:31:06.552664 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308151 2022-09-02T11:13:50.302623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324899 324871 2024-10-02T09:30:58.537692 2023-10-02T08:29:23.617855 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 324575 2006-04-12T16:13:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 121341 2006-04-12T16:13:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19517 2024-10-02T09:31:11.033582 application/rdf+xml 24779 2024-10-02T09:31:02.033627 image/jpeg 4642 2024-10-02T09:31:01.758648 image/jpeg 218986 2024-10-02T09:30:59.098659 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia