Sketch Of The Great Historic Mines Of The Cerro De Proano At Fresnillo, State Of Zacatecas, Mexico (1883) is a book written by Benjamin Silliman. The book provides a detailed account of the historic mines located in the Cerro De Proano region of Fresnillo, in the State of Zacatecas, Mexico. It describes the history of the mines, their geological formation, and the mining techniques used to extract the precious metals from the earth. The book also provides information on the mineral resources found in the region, including silver, gold, and other minerals. The author has used his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of geology to provide a comprehensive overview of the mines and their significance in the history of mining in Mexico. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining in Mexico and the geology of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.