A Collection Of Scarce And Valuable Treatises: Upon Metals, Mines, And Minerals (1738) - Paperback

""A Collection of Scarce and Valuable Treatises: Upon Metals, Mines, and Minerals"" is a book written by Alvaro Alonso Barba and published in 1738. The book is a compilation of various treatises written by Barba, who was a Spanish mining engineer and metallurgist. The text covers a wide range of topics related to the mining industry, including the extraction and refining of metals, the identification and classification of minerals, and the technology and equipment used in mining operations. The book also includes detailed descriptions of various mines and mineral deposits from around the world, as well as Barba's observations and insights on the economic and social impact of the mining industry. Overall, ""A Collection of Scarce and Valuable Treatises"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of mining and metallurgy, as well as the economic and social impact of these industries.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.