Georgius Agricola De Re Metallica

Georgius Agricola De Re Metallica is a book written by Herbert Clark Hoover, which is a comprehensive and detailed account of mining, metallurgy, and mineral processing in Europe during the 16th century. The book is based on the Latin original written by Georgius Agricola in 1556, which is considered the first systematic treatise on mining and metallurgy.The book covers a wide range of topics related to mining and metallurgy, including the history of mining, the geology of mineral deposits, the methods of mining and ore extraction, the processing of ores, the smelting of metals, and the production of alloys. The book also provides detailed descriptions of the tools and equipment used in mining and metallurgy, as well as the social and economic aspects of mining communities.The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of mining and metallurgy. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of mining, while the second chapter discusses the geology of mineral deposits. The third chapter covers the methods of mining and ore extraction, while the fourth chapter focuses on the processing of ores. The remaining chapters cover topics such as the smelting of metals, the production of alloys, and the social and economic aspects of mining communities.Overall, Georgius Agricola De Re Metallica is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining and metallurgy, as well as those interested in the social and economic aspects of mining communities. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of mining and metallurgy during the 16th century, and is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of early miners and metallurgists.1912. Translated from the first Latin edition of 1556 with biographical introduction, annotations and appendices upon the development of mining methods, metallurgical processes, geology, mineralogy and mining law from the earliest times to the 16th century.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.