Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewBorn in Derby, John Mawe (1766–1829) established a successful mineral-dealing business in London and became a significant figure in the development of British commercial mineralogy in the early nineteenth century. He travelled widely, advising on mineral exploration, and gathering specimens for clients such as Charles IV of Spain. This illustrated 1802 work gives an overview of the geological features and strata of Mawe's home county. He discusses the various mineral deposits to be found in Derbyshire, and describes some of the county's mines. Drawing on observations made on his travels, he gives descriptions of important mines in northern England, Scotland and Wales, alongside remarks on geological features of interest. The book closes with a glossary of terms used by miners in Derbyshire. Mawe's well-received Travels in the Interior of Brazil (revised edition, 1821) is also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John MawePublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.310kg ISBN: 9781108076180ISBN 10: 1108076181 Pages: 238 Publication Date: 11 December 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Curiosities of Derbyshire, particularly near Castleton; 2. Account of the strata in Derbyshire; 3. The subject continues; 4. Strata of the mountains to the west of Castleton; 5. Accounts of the adits or galleries; 6. Observations on cat dirt; 7. Account of the fluor mine, and of the manner of working that mineral; 8. Account of other minerals found in Derbyshire; 9. Of the lead ores; 10. Account of the Ecton copper mine; 11. Description of the surface of the country in Derbyshire; 12. Some account of the mines north of Derbyshire; 13. Concerning some mines in Scotland; 14. Tour from Glasgow to Staffa; 15. Salt mine of Northwich; 16. The Paris mine; 17. Some other observations in Wales; 18. An account of Mr Williams's book, called the 'Mineral Kingdom'; Glossary.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
