Author: J. A. BuckleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cornwall (England : County)
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
The Cornish Mining Industry
Author: J. A. BuckleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cornwall (England : County)
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
CORNWALL'S MINING INDUSTRY
Author: ALLEN. BUCKLEYPublisher:
ISBN: 9780850254679
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Cornish Mines
Author: Barry GamblePublisher: Alison Hodge Publishers
ISBN: 9780906720813
Category : Cornwall (England : County)
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
In this book, Barry Gamble provides a guide to the West Cornwall mines of the UNESCO-designated Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site.
Mines and Miners of Cornwall and Devon
Author: Anthony BurtonPublisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526773392
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
The eminent historian and author of The Rise of King Cotton uncovers the centuries-old story of tin mining in Southern England. Tin mining has existed in Cornwall and parts of Devon since before the Romans arrived in Britain. In this book, historian Anthony Burton explores the region’s tin mining industry from its earliest period through to the present day. A specialist in the history of technology, Burton examines the evolution of extraction methods from primitive pick and shovel operations to the later use of explosives, the rise of steam power, and beyond. Burton also looks at the changing politics and economics of the tin mining industry over the centuries.
A History of Tin Mining and Smelting in Cornwall
Author: Denys Bradford BartonPublisher: Cornwall Books
ISBN:
Category : Tin industry
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Cornish Mining Industry (a Brief History
Author: J. A. BuckleyPublisher: Twayne Publishers
ISBN: 9780850253979
Category : Mining
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The Cornish Miner
Author: Alfred Kenneth Hamilton JenkinPublisher: London, Allen & Unwin 1962
ISBN:
Category : Copper mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
The first mention of tin mining in Cornwall dates back to pre Roman days. Since then the industry grew in importance and tin was exported to many countries. Mining techniques and machinery improved as did the miners living and working conditions. Cornishing mining reached its heyday in the last century with Cornish tin famous throughout Europe. Cornish miner were also great travellers, wandering as far as America and South Africa.
The Engineers of Cornwall at the Mines of Pontgibaud in France
Author: Michael T. KiernanPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326553410
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
An account of the remarkable Cornish miners and their families who travelled to central France and ran the silver/lead mines for over thirty year during the Victorian period. The welcome of the French community and an enduring relationship. A small but significant chapter in the history of Cornwall.
Cornwall: Its Mines and Miners
Author: John R. LeifchildPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0714614025
Category : Copper mines and mining
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Cornwall, Its Mines and Miners
Author: J. R. LeifchildPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136238700
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Published in the year 1968, Cornwall, Its Mines and Miners is a valuable contribution to the field of Economics.
