Practical Mining: A Field Manual For Mining Engineers, With Hints To Investors In Mining Properties (1890) is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Glenville Murphy for mining engineers and investors interested in the mining industry. The book covers a wide range of topics related to mining, including geology, mineralogy, mining methods, drilling, blasting, ventilation, safety, and management. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of mining. The first chapter provides an overview of the mining industry and the different types of minerals that can be extracted from the earth. The following chapters delve into the technical aspects of mining, including the geological and mineralogical characteristics of different types of deposits, the various mining methods used to extract minerals, and the equipment and machinery used in the process.The book also includes chapters on drilling and blasting, ventilation, and safety, which are crucial aspects of mining operations. The author provides detailed explanations of the different techniques used in drilling and blasting, as well as the importance of proper ventilation and safety protocols in mining operations.In addition to providing technical information, the book also offers practical advice to investors interested in mining properties. The author provides tips on how to evaluate mining properties, how to assess the potential profitability of a mining operation, and how to manage a mining enterprise.Overall, Practical Mining: A Field Manual For Mining Engineers, With Hints To Investors In Mining Properties (1890) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mining industry. Its comprehensive coverage of technical and practical aspects of mining makes it an essential guidebook for mining engineers, while its advice to investors provides valuable insights into the business side of mining operations.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.
