Underground Treasures: How and Where to Find Them by James Orton

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Author Orton, James, 1830-1877
LoC No. 06018892
Title Underground Treasures: How and Where to Find Them
A Key for the Ready Determination of All the Useful Minerals Within the United States
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Summary "Underground Treasures: How and Where to Find Them" by James Orton is a resourceful manual focused on mineralogy and prospecting, written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the practical identification and extraction of valuable minerals found in the United States, equipping readers with the knowledge to discern between useful minerals and their look-alikes, thereby highlighting the hidden wealth beneath the American landscape. Orton's aim is to make this vital information accessible to non-scientists such as farmers, mechanics, and laborers. The opening of the book introduces the concept of the immense mineral wealth of the United States, emphasizing how much remains undiscovered or misidentified. It outlines the fundamental premise that various minerals can be misrepresented, leading individuals to miss out on valuable resources. The author stresses the importance of practical knowledge for identifying useful minerals and sets the tone for the work's instructional nature with a promise of simplified guidelines and a metaphorical "key" that allows the layperson to unlock the monetary potential of the rocks and soils they encounter. This introductory chapter serves as a call to action for readers to actively engage in mineral exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TN: Technology: Mining engineering, Metallurgy
Subject Prospecting
Subject Mineralogy, Determinative
Category Text
EBook-No. 53562
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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