9780243081196 - Where Copper Was King: A Tale of the Early Mining Days on Lake Superior (Classic Reprint) de Wright, James North (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an early 20th-century memoir by a mining engineer about his experiences working in the copper mines of the Lake Superior region in the mid-19th century, when the industry was still in its infancy. It recounts the author's adventures and misadventures as he navigates the challenges of the untamed wilderness, the harsh working conditions, and the colorful characters who inhabit this rough-and-tumble frontier. This historical narrative offers valuable insights into a pivotal era in the development of the American mining industry and the settlement of the Midwest. Through the author's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, this memoir brings to life a bygone era and sheds light on the human experiences that shaped the nation's industrial growth. 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. print-on-demand item.