Download or read book Placer Mining for Gold in California Classic Reprint written by Charles Volney Averill and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Placer Mining for Gold in California The increase in the price of gold from in 1932 to in 1933 and to in 1934 made such stories seem even more plausible and helped further to stimulate the migration of men to the creeks, despite the unfortunate experiences related by most of those drifting back from the gold-bearing areas. Stories of those who succeeded in making a living and of the very few who made strikes continued to be magnified out of all proportion, both in passing from mouth to mouth and in the press, and brought new recruits to the streams as late as 1937. It is obvious to those versed in gold mining that the facts are greatly exaggerated in these stories. To the hard-pressed unemployed, however, these accounts sounded like the answer to their need. How could they know that for every one who made a strike in placer mining, tens of thousands would find little or nothing, that not more than a few score at most could possibly expect to develop a profitable lode mine, and that large amounts of capital would be required for most of these mines? The experience of the thousands who are unsuccessful in placer ing does not make news; the story of the man here and there who is lucky does. Most of the accounts were stories of success, stories which were news but which were misleading to the unemployed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Placer Mining for Gold in California written by Charles Volney Averill and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Placer Mining for Gold in California written by California Bureau Mines and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Placer Gold Mining in California." Unavailable since 1846, this publication offers rare insights into the early mining industry of California. Included are facts about the various historical methods of placer mining utilized in California, as well as critical insights into how and where to find placer gold in California. This hard to find, previously out of print publication will offer valuable insights for those who are looking for gold in California, whether they are just starting out or whether they consider themselves an old hand at it. Quite possibly the most informative book available on the subject of placer gold mining. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Download or read book Gold Placer Mining in California written by California Bureau Mines and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "Gold Placers of California." Unavailable since 1923, this publication was originally compiled by the California Bureau of Mines. Included are insights into the history of placer gold mining in California, ranging from using a simple gold pan, rocker box or sluice box, right up to the largest of hydraulic mines. All of the major placer gold mining areas are covered in detail, complete with the methods that were used to mine them. This hard to find, previously out of print publication will offer valuable insights for those who are looking for gold and other valuable minerals in California or to those who are interested in mining history. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Download or read book Placer Mining for Gold in California written by Averill Charles Volney and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Placer Mining for Gold in California written by Charles Volney Averill and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Twelve Years in the Mines of California written by Lawson B. Patterson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Twelve Years in the Mines of California: Embracing a General View of the Gold Region, With Practical Observations on Hill, Placer, and Quartz Diggings; And Notes on the Origin of Gold Deposits We take pleasure in recommending our esteemed friend and fellow-townsman, L. B. Patterson, to any community in which circumstances may place him. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Gold Placers of California written by Charles Scott Haley and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally Published in 1923 by the California State Mining Bureau, as Bulletin no. 92 this rare classic book is full of useful and valid information on the gold placer deposits in the state of California. Along with descriptive geology and information of various Ancient River Channels throughout the state that have long been the source of California's great gold riches this book floats some theory's on the mystery of how and where these great deposits formed that perplex prospector's, geologists and miners to this day.
Download or read book Placer Gold Deposits of Nevada Classic Reprint written by Maureen G. Johnson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Placer Gold Deposits of Nevada Following the discovery of placers at Gold Canyon, placer discoveries in Nevada were broadly in three periods: the 1860's to 1880's, when many small deposits throughout the State were discovered and sporadically worked and several large placers were discovered and extensively worked; the short period between 1906 and 1910, when very rich placers were dis covered at Lynn, Battle Mountain, Manhattan, and Round Mountain; the early 1930's, when economic conditions created by the depression caused a renewed interest in placer mining, and many individuals sought, and a few discovered, new placer areas throughout the State. The location of the placers described in this report is shown on plate 1. Very little factual information can be found about the early periods of placer mining in Nevada. For many placers, the only reports available are hearsay estimates of production and speculations about the extent of the placer ground based on remnants of placer pits, shafts, and other workings. Many of the placers said to have had a high production between 1860 and 1890 were worked by Chinese miners who came to Nevada dur ing the building of the railroads and stayed on to work at mining and other activities. The Chinese were reputed to be secretive with their earnings from the placers and did not ship the gold to the mint by Wells Fargo or other shippers. They worked the gravels very thoroughly in areas where American miners did not wish to expend great labor to win the gold. The placers in the Sierra and Spring Valley districts, Pershing County, were worked by Chinese miners; they have a very high estimated production before 1900 and a comparatively low known production since that time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Gold Placers of California written by Charles Scott Haley and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book California Golden Treasures written by Charles Peters and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "The Autobiography of Charles Peters: The Good Luck Days of Placer Mining in the 1850's." It was first published in 1915, and later reprinted under the title of "California Golden Treasures," but few copies remain available today. In 1915, Charles Peters was "the oldest pioneer living in California, who mined in ... the days of '49." He was born in Portugal in 1825, first visited California in 1846 as a merchant seaman and returned three years later to seek gold at Columbia, Jackson Creek, and Mokelumne Hill. "California Golden Treasures" is the memoir of his life through the 1850s, followed by a series of "Good Luck" stories, miscellaneous tales of the mining camps, a few of which seem to be credited to Peters, although most were actually the work of another author, drawn from many sources. Also included are many historical happenings, interesting incidents and illustrations of the old mining towns in the good luck era, the placer mining days of the '50s. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
Download or read book Gold Placers of California Volume No 92 written by Charles Scott Haley and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic work of geology, Charles Scott Haley explores the history and development of gold mining in California. Focusing on the various placer deposits found throughout the state and the techniques used to extract gold from them, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the geology or history of California. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Gold Dredging in California Classic Reprint written by Lewis E. Aubury and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-24 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Gold Dredging in California To His Excellency, james N. Gillett, Governor of the State of Cali fornio, and the Honorable Board of Trustees of the State Mining Bureau. Gentlemen: I have the honor to transmit to you Bulletin No. 57. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Atlantic City Gold Mining District Fremont County written by Loyal Wingate Trumbull and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Placer Gold Deposits of the Sierra Nevada written by Paul D. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in one volume, the major placer locations of the Sierra Nevada, taken from the original publications of that region. Complete with maps and descriptive text.
Download or read book Gold Dredging in California written by California State Mining Bureau and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Facts and Statistics Relating to the Edmonton Gold Mine Grass Valley Nevada County California Classic Reprint written by N. Shiverick and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Facts and Statistics Relating to the Edmonton Gold Mine, Grass Valley, Nevada County, California Having recently examined the principal gold mining districts of California with great care, and among many other claims the Edmonton Gold Mine, I will say that this mine is in Grass Valley township, Nevada County, State Of California, and in the district called the Grass Valley mining district, which is about one hun dred and fifty miles from San Francisco, (see map being the great centre of the quartz mining region of California, and now universally acknowledged to be by far the richest and most productive gold district on the Pacific coast. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
