9781334032479 - Knowledge, Vol. 38: January, 1915 (Classic Reprint) de Webb, Wilfred Mark (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of ruby mining in Burma, the country responsible for the majority of the worldâs supply. It discusses everything from the earliest recorded mines to the industryâs development under British rule and finally to its present day status. The author, who has worked extensively in the region, provides detailed descriptions of the mining process along with historical context and analysis of the economic and social impact of ruby mining in Burma. These insights make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining, the history of Burma, or the history of the gem trade. 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.