Interviews With Mining Engineers (Classic Reprint)

T. A. Rickard

ISBN 10: 1332314465 / ISBN 13: 9781332314461

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating journey through the world of early 20th-century mining, guided by the insightful conversations between a seasoned mining engineer and prominent figures in the industry. Spanning continents and diverse mining operations, the interviews delve into the challenges and triumphs of extracting valuable minerals from the earth. From the copper mines of Ireland to the goldfields of California and the zinc deposits of British Columbia, the book explores the evolution of mining techniques and the application of scientific principles to this demanding field. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the historical context of mining during this era, a time marked by both innovation and the enduring influence of traditional practices. Thematic depth is achieved by examining the interplay between technological advancements, economic considerations, and the human element of mining. Ultimately, the book's insights illuminate the transformative impact of mining on both individuals and societies, leaving readers with a lasting appreciation for the dedication and ingenuity of those who have shaped this essential industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Interviews With Mining Engineers (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332314465
• ISBN 13: 9781332314461
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from Interviews With Mining Engineers

This book is a. reprint of my interviews with leaders of the mining profession, together with editorial appreciations written by me in the 'Mining and Scientific Press,' in which the inter views were published. The last interview, of which I am the subject, appeared in the 'Engineering and Mining Journal-Press,' together with the 'Apologia.' The publication of this series of interviews and biographic articles has been prompted by numerous suggestions to the effect that they deserved to be collected in more convenient and more permanent form. They ought to help the younger men, and they will, I hope, interest the older ones. Since they were started three of the subjects have crossed the range: Hennen Jennings, Anthony F. Lucas, and Philip Argall. I am glad to have been able to say something kind and true about them before they went beyond. The interviews are better than obituaries in recording their achievements and in perpetuating their reputations. No changes have been made in the text, so there are a few repetitions. These do not matter. It seemed to me best to make no change, for the interviews are genuine; they are the stenographic record of what was said in these orderly conversations. I have sacrificed literary excellence to genuineness, which I hold to be the more valuable.

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