Project Gutenberg 2013-06-24 Public domain in the USA. 573 Johnson, J. C. F. (Joseph Colin Francis) 1848 1904 Johnson, Joseph Colin Francis Johnson, Frank Getting Gold: A Gold-Mining Handbook for Practical Men Produced by Kevin Handy, Sue Fleming, John Hagerson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Getting Gold: A Gold-Mining Handbook for Practical Men" by J. C. F. Johnson is a practical treatise focused on the gold mining industry, likely written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for prospectors, miners, and students, offering insights into the processes of gold extraction, geological conditions, and the necessary knowledge for successful mining operations. It aims to equip readers with both theoretical understanding and practical hints to navigate the complexities of mining for gold. At the start of the work, the author reflects on the historical significance and allure of gold, emphasizing its universal desirability and high value throughout history. He discusses various ancient and modern methods of gold extraction, touching on both alluvial and reef mining approaches. The opening chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of the industry by outlining the primary sources of gold and the complexities involved in extracting it, including references to significant historical discoveries, gold's geological occurrence, and the evolution of mining technologies over the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43027/43027-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gold mines and mining TN Text Category: History - Other Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: How To ... 716317 2025-08-17T10:44:41.468782 text/html 704495 2024-10-23T16:36:51 text/html 3654302 2025-08-17T10:44:56.669708 application/epub+zip 3658715 2025-08-17T10:44:44.309810 application/epub+zip 278185 2025-08-17T10:44:42.663767 application/epub+zip 3633893 2025-08-17T10:45:03.795703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3579858 2025-08-17T10:44:54.799789 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449939 2022-09-19T16:01:41.977216 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 550200 2025-08-17T10:44:38.640835 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 530299 2024-10-23T16:36:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16608 2025-08-17T10:45:03.973674 application/rdf+xml 7206 2025-08-17T10:44:42.831768 image/jpeg 1974 2025-08-17T10:44:42.748766 image/jpeg 3015970 2025-08-17T10:44:41.676785 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia