9781332086689 - Reports of the Inspector of Mines, and Deputy Inspector of Mines: For the Six Months, Ending November 30th, 1889 (Classic Reprint) de Swallow, G. C. (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 chronicles Montana's rich legacy of mining, beginning with the author's 1889 inspection of mines in the eastern and southern portions of the state. The report highlights the potential of mines in Park, Meagher, Fergus, and Cascade counties, touching on coal mines in Custer, Yellowstone, Choteau, and Lewis and Clark counties. The author also details the dangers faced by miners, particularly explosions, impure air, and cave-ins. However, he emphasizes that these accidents are often preventable, caused by defective materials, improper use of equipment, or carelessness. Additionally, he offers a cost-effective solution for preventing miners from being caught between cages and shafts â" a wire net or screen that would make such accidents impossible. The book recognizes the role of mineral fuel in supporting Montana's mining industry and discusses the methods for extinguishing mine fires. It concludes by providing a comprehensive overview of the mines in Eastern Montana, including Maiden, Castle, Judith Mountain, and Barker, emphasizing their vast potential and the need for railroad transportation to fully capitalize on their wealth of ores. 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.