Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1332145787 ISBN 13: 9781332145782
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This intriguing and exhaustively researched book delves into the history of the Jalan River Concession, a significant agreement reached in 1886 between the Honduras Syndicate, led by Messrs. John Taylor's Sons, an experienced mining concern, and the government of Honduras. The concession granted exclusive rights to exploit and extract precious metals from the Jalan and Teupasenti rivers, a vast and promising region known for its gold deposits. The author chronicles the efforts of the concessionaires, including the construction of an industrial school and the introduction of new machinery, as well as the challenges they faced, such as labor issues and the formidable terrain. The book also examines the broader context of mining in Honduras and the significance of this concession within that context, providing a rich understanding of the economic and social dynamics of the region. Through meticulous research and analysis, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of mining in Honduras and the Jalan River Concession's place within it. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332145787 ISBN 13: 9781332145782
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332145787 ISBN 13: 9781332145782
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.