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Rare ONLY 1907 printing! One of the only physical copies remaining in circulation. Published in 1907 under the Virginia Jamestown Exposition Commission, the 618 pages are richly illustrated, with large fold-out maps, diagrams, tables, and MANY plates. Purpose: To describe the types, occurrences, quantities (as known in 1907), uses, and economic potential of Virginia?s mineral resources at turn of the 20th century. It includes both metallic and non?metallic resources. The book is organized by mineral or mineral group, with discussions of geology, occurrence, quality, economic uses, and production (as of that time). Some of the major chapters include: Cement and Cement Materials by R. S. Bassler, Clays by Heinrich Ries, Iron by R. J. Holden, Other minerals discussed include coal, precious metals (gold, silver), base metals (copper, lead, zinc), stone, lime, etc. Many lesser minerals are also treated. There are extensive appendices or bibliographies, maps showing major deposits, geological provinces, and many tables giving quantities, occurrences, and sometimes assay data. Here are some of the major takeaways about Virginia?s mineral wealth as of 1907: Diversity: Virginia had a wide variety of mineral resources, both in metallic ores (iron, copper, lead, zinc, precious metals) and non?metallic (stone, clays, cement, lime, etc.). Coal and Iron are very important: Coal fields (especially in the Appalachian regions) and iron ores are among the most economically significant resources. Iron deposits occur in many parts of the state. Cement and construction materials: There is substantial emphasis on materials like limestone, cement materials, clays?important for building and industrial infrastructure. Metals are more limited / specialized: While there are occurrences of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, etc., many are in smaller deposits or less accessible, and their economic viability is variable. Some regions are more promising than others. Geologic provinces matter: The report correlates mineral occurrence with Virginia?s geological provinces ? e.g. the Appalachian region for coal and iron; limestone belts; Piedmont and Blue Ridge areas for certain ores and dimension stone; coastal plain for sands and gravels. Economic potential and challenges: The report often discusses not just occurrence but quality (e.g., percent metal, thickness of deposits), accessibility (transportation, depth), and technical / economic hurdles. Some resources looked promising but required investment or better processing. Assays and production data are of that era; efficiency, extraction costs, transportation, processing were less advanced than today. Some deposits described might not have been economic then, or may have been small or difficult to exploit; thus the potential was often speculative for certain minerals. Some condition issues, but nothing that detracts from readability or enjoyment. ALSO INCLUDES: RARE 1907 Pamphlet introducing The Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk, Va.! Hard cover edition. 618 pages. Dimensions: 7.5" by 10.5". Published by J.P. Bell Company, Printers and Binders, Lynchburg, VA. 1st printing, 1907. B&W illustrations. B&W photographs. Brick-Red binding. Cover defect(s): Heavy scratches/scuffing. Some chipping. Moderate corner/edge damage. Some spine cover damage. Page defect(s): Some writing. Some tears. Some creasing/wrinkling. 6 Pound Media Shipping Rate with Multiple Product Orders. (Min Shipping Rate 1 Pound per Order). Order More and SAVE! Genre(s): Geology / Education-College / Science / English.
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