De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georg Agricola

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Author Agricola, Georg, 1494-1555
Translator Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Translator Hoover, Lou Henry, 1874-1944
Title De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556
Note Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "De Re Metallica" by Georg Agricola is a scientific publication written in the mid-16th century. The work serves as a comprehensive examination of the metallurgical arts, particularly focusing on mining and metallurgy, providing valuable insight into the knowledge and practices of the time. It represents a monumental effort in the history of mineral engineering and metallurgy, serving as a guide not only for practitioners but also for scholars interested in the development of these vital industries. The opening of "De Re Metallica" introduces the author’s purpose in documenting the myriad aspects of mining and metal extraction, emphasizing the art's complexity and necessity. Agricola argues against the common perceptions that mining is a laborious and unskilled occupation, highlighting that skilled miners require extensive knowledge in various disciplines, including geology and engineering, to be successful. He begins to outline the structure of the book, explaining that he will address both the benefits and risks associated with mining, while recounting the historical significance of metalwork to human civilization. Through his own experiences and observations, he defends the importance of mining and its contributions, setting the stage for his detailed exploration of mining techniques and tools in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TN: Technology: Mining engineering, Metallurgy
Subject Zoology -- Pre-Linnaean works
Subject Metallurgy -- Early works to 1800
Subject Mineral industries -- Early works to 1800
Subject Paleontology -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 38015
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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