259pp incl Appendix, Glossary, Bilbliography & Index. Includes numerous in-text b&w illustrations & maps. Tanning to pages. Some light marking to cover panels and light edge-wear. Bumping to top LH of front cover adjacent to spine. Signed "C E Gregory" to title page. Inscription to prev owner on front end paper (possibly from author, signed "Greg June 81"). Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Title: A Concise History of Mining (Signed Copy)
Publisher: Pergamon Press
Publication Date: 1980
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0080238823
ISBN 13: 9780080238821
Binding: Pictorial Laminated Boards
Condition: Good +
Signed: Signed by the Author

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This work is mostly concerned with the how, where, and when questions of the history of mining with little material attempting to relate to wider trends in class politics, economic, or geopolitics. The first half of the book tells the story of mining as it developed from the flintstone diggings of the Stone Age to the uranium mines of the Nuclear Age. Further chapters discuss certain developments in particular aspects of mining such as drainage, hoisting, ventilation, illumination, mining law, and working conditions, although each of these topics is not given enough space for a truly thorough treatment. Finally, some short final chapters discuss traditions and folklore of mining populations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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