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The Comstock Lode: Its Formation And History (1879) is a historical book written by John Adams Church. The book provides a detailed account of the Comstock Lode, a rich deposit of silver ore discovered in 1859 in the Virginia Range, Nevada. Church's work is divided into three parts: the first part describes the formation of the lode, the second part provides a history of the discovery and development of the lode, and the third part discusses the mining techniques and technology employed in extracting the silver from the ore. The author also includes a detailed account of the various mining…mehr

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The Comstock Lode: Its Formation And History (1879) is a historical book written by John Adams Church. The book provides a detailed account of the Comstock Lode, a rich deposit of silver ore discovered in 1859 in the Virginia Range, Nevada. Church's work is divided into three parts: the first part describes the formation of the lode, the second part provides a history of the discovery and development of the lode, and the third part discusses the mining techniques and technology employed in extracting the silver from the ore. The author also includes a detailed account of the various mining companies that operated in the area and the impact of the Comstock Lode on the economy of the United States. The Comstock Lode: Its Formation And History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining in the United States and the development of the American West.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.