Reconnaissance of the Gold Fields of Southern Alaska (Classic Reprint)

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Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2024

1527601153 / 9781527601154

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Print on Demand. This book presents the significant geological insights gleaned from an expedition to southern Alaska, an area brimming with geological wonders. The author begins by setting the scene, describing the geographical context of southern Alaska and providing historical notes on the discovery of gold in the region. A detailed account of the valuable metals found in the area follows, including statistical data on gold production and estimates of the total value of the precious metals extracted. The author then embarks on an exploration of volcanic activity and changes in the levels of the land and sea. They describe the various types of volcanoes found in the area, from symmetrical cones to irregular masses, and delve into the science behind the formation of these geological features, including an explanation of the factors that contribute to the shape of each type of volcano. The book also discusses the author's firsthand observations of volcanic eruptions, including the eruption of St. Augustine in 1883, during which the mountain's summit was blown out and a secondary cone was exposed within the remaining portion of the crater rim. The author observed that the inner cone was still emitting steam more than a decade later, and the moat separating the outer crater wall from the inner cone was constantly bombarded by falling rocks detached by solfataric action. Through meticulous analysis, the author sheds light on the different types of rocks found in the area, including diorites, sodium-syenites, and andesites, and their petrographic and mineralogical characteristics, including plagioclase determinations using modern methods. The book concludes with remarks on the distribution of gold in southern Alaska and the gangue minerals associated with the gold deposits. 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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Título
Reconnaissance of the Gold Fields of Southern Alaska (Classic Reprint)
Autor
George Ferdinand Becker
Editorial
Forgotten Books
Año de publicación
2024
Estado
New
Tipo de libro
print-on-demand item
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1527601153
ISBN 13
9781527601154
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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