Across the San Juan Mountains
Author | : Thomas Arthur Rickard |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1980 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822043016518 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Download or read book Across the San Juan Mountains written by Thomas Arthur Rickard and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reprinting of a book first published in 1907. The book tells the story of one of America's foremost engineers, and three of his companions, who made a 14-day horseback trip that covered 400 miles of mountainous mining regions of southwestern Colorado in 1902. The narrative includes descriptions of the general geology, mining and millilng methods, ore bodies, aerial tram operations, history and production of many of the mines along the route. Includes numerous drawings and photographs. (lag).