<p>Blown to Bits in the Mine charts the evolution of the use of explosives for mining and quarrying in North America from the Industrial Revolution into the twentieth century. The art of blasting was of prime importance to mining because explosives enabled miners to move through solid rock as no other technology could. This book presents a detailed look at the whole process of using explosives, from drilling blast-holes to setting off the charges, with an emphasis on technology, material culture, and the impacts to the mine as a work environment. Everyone with a penchant for mining history will enjoy this book.</p>

Blown to Bits in the Mine

Science & Math

Twitty, Eric

Technology

Western Reflections Pub Co

<p>Twitty devotes more attention to the "surface plant." See Meyerriecks' Drills and Mills (0-9714383-0-7) for fuller description of the underground works. Intended to acquaint the casual explorer with the basics includes an appendix that identifies parts and their uses but the history &amp; depth of detail will charm the hardest hearted of hard-rock miners. Very extensive bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)</p>

Riches to Rust

Western Reflections Publishing Co.

The story of the Las Animas Mining District in Colorado's San Juan Mountains began with the Colorado Gold Rush of 1860, but it was silver that kept the local mines operating for over one hundred years. A well-documented study that separates fact from folklore, Eric Twitty's Basins of Silver avoids the false information and exaggerations of many current commentaries on this famous mining district. Whether interested in Colorado mining history, in-depth, or exciting tales of man against nature - this book is an interesting and fun read.

Basins of Silver

History

Americas

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