9781330492796 - Maps and Reports of the San Juan Del Rio Ranche: In Sonora, Mexico (Classic Reprint) de Cherry, Cummings (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of mining in Sonora, Mexico, a region renowned for its mineral wealth. The author details the discovery and exploitation of a vast network of silver and gold mines, tracing their origins back to the era of Jesuit missionaries and their efforts to establish a presence in the region. The author meticulously documents the geological formations and the unique conditions that created these rich veins, shedding light on the geological forces that shaped the Sierra Madre mountains and led to the formation of these mineral deposits. He also explores the tragic history of the area, describing the brutal impact of Apache raids on these thriving mining communities and the eventual abandonment of many of these once-prosperous sites. In detailing the mines themselves, the author provides specific descriptions of the various veins and their associated minerals, as well as the methods of extraction employed by the miners. The book underscores the challenges faced by those seeking to extract the riches from these veins, including the lack of infrastructure and the constant threat of hostile forces. The author's vivid descriptions paint a picture of a world on the edge of civilization, where fortunes could be made and lost with equal speed. This book provides a unique historical perspective on the development of the mining industry in Mexico and its relationship to the broader social and economic forces at work in the region. 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.