H512  CALUMET AND HECLA CONSOLIDATED COPPER COMPANY (Approx. 1931) Reprinted with permission by Robert Fox, 2006. My goal in reprinting this publication is to share the depth of its historical information and excellent photos with people who have an interest in Michigan’s copper mining history. This is one of the most informative publications that you will read, covering the Calumet and Hecla Consolidated Copper Company. With almost 100 pages, this book is full of old photos, maps and sketches, along with an excellent text. Large size, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.

H99  CORNWALL’S ENGINE HOUSES by D.B. Barton, 2003 ed. Although there are differing sizes and styles of these Engine Houses and now in varying state of repair, all served a common purpose to house the steam engines with which the mine was worked. First and foremost were the pumping engines which kept mines drained, then winding engines which haul ore or waste rock out of the mine, and stamp engines which drove machinery which in turn stamped ore-bearing rock as the first stage in preparing it for the smelter. 32 pages, full of color photos, soft cover. $8.50 pp.

SPECIAL:  COLLECTION OF MICHIGAN COPPER MINING PAPER MEMORABILIA. Includes over 150 items, including letters, invoices, checks, pay envelopes, photos, sketches, etc. This collection is neatly stored in a quality 3 ring binder. $225.00 postpaid and insured. (One available)

H910  THE RISE OF THE SILVER QUEEN: GEORGETOWN, COLORADO 1859-1896 by Leyendecker, Bradley & Smith, 2005. THE RISE OF THE SILVER QUEEN tracks the history of Georgetown, its people and its mines from its founding in 1859 through the end of the silver era with the crucial presidential election of 1896. 310 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $24.95 postpaid.

H895  THE INFAMOUS KING OF THE COMSTOCK : WILLIAM SHARON AND THE GILDED AGE IN THE WEST by Michael J. Makley, 2005. William Sharon controlled more than a dozen of the greatest mines on Nevada’s mighty Comstock Lode, built the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, plus manipulated speculation and prices on the San Francisco Stock Exchange, etc. This book “offers a highly readable fresh perspective on Nevada and the mining West during one of the country’s most decadent and corrupt eras. 328 pages, 28 photos, hard cover. $34.95 plus $3.00 shipping.

H714  52 STEPS UNDERGROUND: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A MINER by Ernie Ronn, 2000. This interesting book covers some of the hardy miners who developed the iron ore industry in Michigan, during the first half of the twentieth century. It is told in a very descriptive style by the author. The book is a preservation of “How things were”-it is a living history of unbelievable hardship in a continual pursuit of a better life. This is the story of the men who mined iron ore  that went to our steel mills and helped to make our nation an industrial power. 212 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $21.00 postpaid.

H275  ATLAS OF MINES IN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA by Richard Silva, 2001. The state of California has published extensive histories, maps, and atlases on mines in Northern, California except for Siskiyou County. This publication attempts to place on a modern forest service map, the numerous mines and mineral occurrences with historic as well as modern names. Large size ,photos, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.

H898  GOLD MINING IN SISKIYOU COUNTY 1850-1900 by Gary D. Stumpf. The author includes information  on the mining history of all towns and villages in the county, but also the various technical developments in mining equipment, documented in text and historical photos. Many stories and personal accounts, historical photos, and drawings are not only interesting, but useful to miners and prospectors today. Large size, 139 pages, soft cover, $12.95 postpaid.

H912  WHEN SILVER WAS KING: ARIZONA’S FAMOUS 1880s SILVER KING MINE by Jack San Felice, 2000. Uncover the intriguing history of the Silver King Mine that enabled the settlement of the Central Arizona Territory in the 1870s. A comprehensive study of one of the most famous mines in Arizona and the early west. 371 pages, photos, index, soft cover. $26.95 postpaid.

H914  COLLECTING ARKANSAS MINERALS: A REFERENCE AND GUIDE by Arthur Smith Jr., 1995. If you are interested in Arkansas minerals, then this book is for you! Well written, full of black & white photos, maps, plus a section of color photos. 149 pages, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.

H897  BELMONT, NEVADA by Alan H. Patera, 2005. Here is an interesting book that documents the success and failures of the mines, town life and notable incidents in and around Belmont. Large size, 106 pages, photos, soft cover. $19.00 postpaid.

V51   BLACK HILLS TRAILS OF TIME CD Vol. 1 by Ed Gerken. Here is a neat CD collection of over 400 high-resolution photos, including mines, railroads, Black Hills towns, etc. Used as an historical reference in the making of Deadwood, HBO series on life in the Old West $17.95 postpaid.

V52   BLACK HILLS TRAIL OF TIME CD Vol. II by Ed Gerken. Take a stroll down turn-of-the-century Deadwood and Lead, visit the surrounding towns and mines. Over 600 images of historic photos, documents and scans from rare publications, dating back to the Black Hills Gold Rush Days to the 1920’s. $17.95 postpaid.

V48   HISTORY OF MINING IN THE BLACK HILLS CD by Historical Footprints. From the time when Custer’s Expedition found gold on French Creek in 1874, the Black Hills has been mining country. This video traces that whole mining history from the placers to the old hard rock mines. An interesting CD! $18.95 postpaid.

H894  THE EARLY HISTORY OF A MINING TOWN by Robert D. Dobson, 2005. A complete history of Ishpeming, Michigan from its beginning until 1920. Includes information on the iron mines as well as great old mine photos. A really interesting book!! Large size, 140 pages, photos, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.

H859  ISHPEMING’S SALISBURY MINE: THE COMPLETE STORY OF A MICHIGAN, UPPER PENINSULA IRON ORE MINE by Robert D. Dobson, 2004. Here is the story of a mine that because of its very high grade of ore, endured tow fires, a large surface cave in, a flood that destroyed a great shaft and caused many deaths. 65 pages, photos, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.

H686  LUNDY by Alan H. Patera, 2000. Lundy, Mono, Calif. Is situated in a rugged canyon near Mono Lake. This book covers the mines and town. Large size, 88 pages, photos, soft cover. $17.00 postpaid.

H902  GEOLOGY OF THE MONTFORT AND LINDEN QUADRANGLES, WISCONSIN. Geological Survey Bulletin 1123-B by John Carlson, 1961. An important area related to Wisconsin’s lead and zinc mining region. Large color fold-out map in back pocket. Soft cover. $17.95 postpaid.

CM7  THE HISTORY OF JACOBSVILLE AND ITS SANDSTONE QUARRIES by Clarence J. Monette. Revised and updated. 128 pages, photos, soft cover. $5.75 postpaid.

GM3  MONTANA TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS – Lot of seven (7) assorted color Topographic maps of Montana, plus an “Index to Topographic Maps of Montana”, 1975. All maps in very good condition. $15.00 pp. (One lot available)

H900  A STUDY OF METHODS OF MINE VALUATION AND ASSESSMENT WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE ZINC MINES OF SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN by W.L. Uglow, 1914. 73 pages, plates, hard cover. Scarce! $25.00 postpaid.

H901  ZINC-LEAD-COPPER RESOURCES AND GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DISTRICT Geological Survey Bulletin 1015-G by Allen Heyl, 1955. Complete with maps in back pocket. Good condition. $17.95 postpaid.

H903  FLAMBEAU – A PRECAMBRIAN SUPERGENE ENRICHED MASSIVE SULFIDE DEPOSIT by Edwarde R. May, 1977. The Flambeau Copper Mine was located in Ladysmith, Wisconsin and was one of the richest copper deposits ever found. Large size, 44 pages, illustrations, soft cover. $15.00 postpaid.

H904  GEOLOGY OF THE POTOSI QUADRANGLE, GRANT COUNTY WISCONSIN AND DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Geological Survey Bulletin 1123-I by Whitlow & West, 1966. This publication covers an important lead & zinc region. The Potosi quadrangle comprises 52 square miles in Wisconsin and about 3 square miles in Iowa. Maps included in back pocket, soft cover. $17.95 postpaid.

H909  MINERALS, FOSSILS AND FLUORESCENTS OF ARIZONA by Neil Bearce, 2006. An entirely new field guide for Arizona, designed not only for the mineral collector, but also for the fossil and fluorescent collector as well. 401 pages, beautiful color and black & white photos, index, soft cover. $29.00 postpaid.

H121  HARDROCK GOLD: A MINER’S TALE by Tom Morrison, 1992. o.p. This young gold miner’s story puts twentieth century gold mining in a wide historical and geographical context. It conveys the miners’ commitment to their work, which may lead them across continents as it did the author. An excellent book on hard rock mining! 296 pages, illustrations, hard cover, dust jacket. $30.00 postpaid.

H907  GEMSTONES: SYMBOLS OF BEAUTY AND POWER by Lucerne & Baden, 2000. Photographic contributions by Erica & Harold Van Pelt. What a beautiful book! Large size, coffee table type book. The authors offer the reader a deep insight into the fascinating world of gemstones. It provides an exact description of the individual gems and goes into their origins and extraction. Absolutely beautiful photographs in color, through-out the book. 240 pages, hard cover, dust jacket. $32.95 postpaid.

H911  GEODES: NATURE’S TREASURES by Cross & Zeitner, 2006. A stunning full-color exploration of geodes. Written by two of the most respected authors on rocks, gems and minerals; June Zeitner and Brad Cross. This is an extensive look into the fascinating world of geodes from how they were created, where they are mined to the exquisite variety of crystal forms within. 304 pages, photos, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.

THEN & NOW OVERLAY MAP SERIES – Innovative and richly detailed map series shows changes to ghost towns and other sites of historic interest, such as towns, roads, etc., over the last 100 years. Each map package includes current overlay maps of the state along with antique turn-of-the-century maps of the same areas for easy comparison. Each map package is $10.95. Please add $2.00 to your total order to cover the cost of shipping.

MP16  CALIFORNIA GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW. SOUTHERN EDITION

MP17  CALIFORNIA GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW. NORTHERN EDITION

MP18  ARIZONA GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

MP19  NEVADA GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

MP20  OREGON GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

MP21  WASHINGTON GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

New     MP22 COLORADO GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

New     MP23 IDAHO GHOST TOWNS/SITES, THEN & NOW

H915  BOOTS ON BRICKS by Mark S. Wolfe, 1996. If you are interested in the history of Deadwood, South Dakota  this is really a neat publication. The author covers all of the historic buildings in town with great photos and an informative text about each building. One chapter covers the History of Architecture in Deadwood. Large size, 127 pages, photos, soft cover. $15.95 postpaid.

CK1  CHECK – IMPERIAL MINING CO. WALLACE, IDAHO, 1908 – Written on The State Bank of Commerce (Coeur D’Alene Mines) Black lettering on a beige background. Excellent. condition. $20.00 postpaid. (One available)

CK2  CHECK – COPPER KING MINING & SMELTING COMPANY COEUR D’ALENE DISTRICT, 1918 Red and black lettering on a beige background. Written on The First National Bank, Mullan Idaho.ex. cond. $20.00 postpaid. (One available)

CK3  CHECK – THE GOLDFIELD CONSOLIDATED MINES COMPANY, GOLDFIELD, NEVADA, 1915. Written on John S. Cook & Co. Bankers, Goldfield, Nevada. Black and white lettering on a gray background. Ex. cond. $20.00 pp. (One available)

CK4  CHECK – THE PORTLAND GOLD MINING COMPANY – MILL DEPT. – FREIGHT ACCOUNT, 1930, Cripple Creek, Colorado. Written to The First National Bank of Cripple Creek. Red, blue and black lettering on a gray background. Ex. cond. $20.00 postpaid. (One available)

TMM  USED BOOK – TABOR’S MATCHLESS MINES AND LUSTY LEADVILLE by Caroline Bancroft, 1975. An interesting account of this famous mine and location. Includes black & white photos, soft cover, v.g. cond. $10.00 postpaid.

H906  A HOLE IN THE GROUND WITH A LIAR AT THE TOP: FRAUD AND DECEIT IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN MINING by Dan Plazak, 2005. A significant contribution to western history and mining history. Some of the fraud cases have been previously described in books and journals, but this encyclopedic collection brings them all together.    Pages, photos, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $28.95 postpaid.

H908  A HISTORY OF UTAH INTERNATIONAL: FROM CONSTRUCTION TO MINING by Sterling Sessions & Gene Sessions, 2005. The Utah Construction Company was founded in Ogden, Utah in 1900 and became Utah  International, a multi-national corporation. In the post war (World War II) the company expanded into mining and land development and moved its headquarters to San Francisco. It eventually changed its name to Utah International and became one of the most successful multinational mining companies in the world. 243 pages, photos, index, hard cover, dust jacket. $31.95 postpaid.

H905  GEOLOGY OF THE PLATTEVILLE QUADRANGLE WISCONSIN. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULLETIN 1123-E by Allen F. Agnew, 1963. Includes detailed information on the zinc, lead, and iron deposits. Map included in back pocket, soft cover. $17.95 postpaid.

H1   THE HUMBOLDT RANGE: 19^th CENTURY MINING CAMPS by Alan H. Patera, 1995. This book explores the mining camps in the Humboldt Range of northwestern Nevada, including Unionville, Humboldt City, Star City, etc. Large size, 88 pages, photos, bibliography. $17.00 postpaid.

H896  LAKE SUPERIOR MAGAZINE – MARCH, 2006. A well written article titled The Wealth of the Land by Gene L. LaBerge and George Robinson along with color photos of the various rocks and minerals found around Lake Superior, including agate, amethyst, diamonds, magnetite, copper, silver, datolite, hematite, etc. A really neat publication! $6.00 postpaid.

H568  THE ROAR AND THE SILENCE: A HISTORY OF VIRGINIA CITY AND THE COMSTOCK LODE by Ronald James, 1998. The first comprehensive treatment of Comstock society to incorporate mining history with the stories of the people who lived it. 384 pages, photos, illustrations, maps, soft cover. $30.00 pp. (Two available)

H796  BODIE’S GOLD: TALL TALES AND TRUE HISTORY FROM A CALIFORNIA MINING TOWN by Marguerite, 2003. The author includes interviews with former Bodie residents and numerous historic photographs in her lively history of California’s “official” Gold Rush ghost town. An interesting book! 264 pages, photos, illustrations, map, hard cover. $36.95 postpaid.

What’s Hot? In past Newsletters, the following books were top sellers!

H889  THE CORNISH MINER IN AMERICA by Dr. Arthur Cecil Todd, 2004. 279 pages, 26 plates & 7 maps, index, hard cover. $31.95 postpaid.

H690  THE RAILROAD THAT NEVER RAN by Robert D. Dobson, 2004. This is the story of the Iron Range and Huron Bay Railroad from Champion, Michigan to Huron Bay, MI. 70 pages, photos, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.

H867  MINES OF THE PEWABIC COUNTY OF MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN VOLUME III WISCONSIN IRON by Bruce Cox, 2004. 150 pages, photos, index, spiral binding. $31.95 postpaid.

H284  A ROOM FOR THE SUMMER: ADVENTURE, MISADVENTURE, AND SEDUCTION IN THE MINES OF THE COEUR D’ALENE by Fritz Wolff, 2005. 288 pages, line drawings, hard cover, dust jacket. $31.95 postpaid.

DEATH VALLEY GHOST TOWNS by Stanley Paher. An attractive oversized guide to the ghost towns of Death Valley. Many photos and detailed history of the old mining camps as they once existed. Illustrated throughout!

H229  VOL. I SOUTHERN DEATH VALLEY AND DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK. 49 pages. $8.50 pp.

H230  VOL. II NORTHERN AND WESTERN DEATH VALLEY. 32 pages, $8.50 postpaid.

H888  MINERALS OF THE WORLD by Ole Johnsen. This up-to-date guide explains the fundamental aspects of mineralogy including crystallography, physical and chemical properties and diagnostic features. The book covers more than 500 minerals with concise authoritative text. It is superbly illustrated with fine photos of attractive and representative specimens. 440 pages, color photos, soft cover. $26.95 postpaid.

H665  THE CORNISH MINERAL INDUSTRY by John H. Trounson, 1989. This book commemorates the work of Jack Trounson, who was one of the leading twentieth-century authorities on Cornish mining and the greatest exponent of its future potential. 197 pages, photos, index of mine names, soft cover. $35.00 postpaid. (Two available)  

SC30  STOCK CERTIFICATE – THE RIDGE COPPER COMPANY, 1880. Organized under the mining law of the state of Michigan. Black lettering on a white background. 100 shares, issued, ex. cond. $150.00 pp. (One available)

H919  GHOST TOWNS OF THE AMERICAN WEST by Steinhilber, Kaiser & Koetzle, 2005. This book includes a forward by avant-garde filmmaker Wim Eenders and photos by acclaimed photographer Berthold Steinhilber. This striking 10”x11” book of western ghost towns is unlike any other. The history of the ghost towns from California to Colorado is presented along with exceptional photos that evoke a vanished time. 110 pages, beautiful photos, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.

DBC  DuPONT NO. 6 BLASTING CAP TIN – This cap tin is red with white lettering. The cap tin is approximately 2 ½” x 2 1/8” x 1 ½”. Very good condition. $39.95 postpaid.

H232  COLOMA, FIRST TOWN OF THE MOUNTAINS by Alan H. Patera, 1999. The first comprehensive publication about the town that grew near Sutters Mill where gold was discovered – sparking the California Gold Rush of 1849. Large size, 92 pages, photos, soft cover. $17.00 postpaid.

SC32 STOCK CERTIFICATE –  THE MINONG COPPER COMPANY 1907. 100 shares, black lettering on a green & white background. Issued. Sales stub attached to certificate. (Michigan Mine) ex. cond. $55.00 postpaid.

Don’t overlook this book!!  H870  CARBIDE LAMP: THE LAST FLAME IN AMERICAS MINES by Dave Thorpe, 2006. Here is one informative book that covers the history of the carbide lamp. With over     650 illustrations, approximately 325 are color photos. 270 pages, large size, hard cover. $79.95 plus $3.00 shipping.

H808  CORNISH PUMPING ENGINES AND ROTATIVE BEAM ENGINES by The Trevithick Society, 1998. Excellent text and great photos of Cornish pumping and rotative beam engines. Soft cover, photos, $8.95 postpaid.

Q#6  QUINCY #6 MINE SHAFT PEN SET – Black base 4”x3”x3/4” with the Quincy #6 Mine Shaft illustrated in gold and silver color. Below the illustration is the lettering Quincy #6 Mine Shaft. A fountain pen (included) sets at an angle in the pen base. On the back edge the printing in gold color reads: Northland Equipment & Supply Co. The 2^nd line reads, 1960  Iron Mountain, Michigan  1970. This is a Sheaffer pen set. $55.00 postpaid. (One available)

H825  NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD GUIDE TO ROCKS AND MINERALS by The  National Audubon Society. If you are looking for a good quality field guide, then this is the book for you. 794 full-color Photographs, “ twice as many descriptions and color plates as any other rock and mineral guide”, key to identification and a mineralogical glossary. 850 pages, color photos, flexible cover, fits in a jacket pocket. $21.95 postpaid.

CRI  COPPER RANGE IDENTIFICATION BADGES – These photo I.D. badges are approximately 2” in diameter. Around the top half of the badge is stamped, Copper Range Company. A photograph of the miner is covered with a clear plastic material. Under the employee’s photo is his employee number. These are quite scarce! $29.95  postpaid. 

H635  GOODSPRINGS, NEVADA INCLUDING SANDY, JEAN, KEYSTONE, PLATINA, RIPLEY AND THE YELLOW PINE MINE CAMP by Alan H. Patera, 1999. The Yellow Pine Mining District is remarkable for the diverse variety of minerals that were profitably extracted – gold, silver, copper, vanadium, lead and even platinum were taken from the mines. Large size, full of interesting photos, 44 pages, maps, soft cover. $12.00 postpaid.

H923  THE NOR-ACME GOLD MINE STORY: FROM GOLD SHOWING TO GOLD FLOWING by James R.B. Parres & Marc Jackson, 2005. “The Nor-Acme Gold Mine Story is the fascinating account of a severely wounded War Veteran’s dream and determination to prove up a producing gold mine in the wilds of Northern Manitoba. This mine led to the birth of the Town of Snow Lake, a picturesque community nestled in the heart of cottage country.” A really interesting book! Large size, 292 pages, color & black & white photos, soft cover. $32.95 postpaid.

SC33  STOCK CERTIFICATE – LAKE SUPERIOR IRON & CHEMICAL COMPANY, 1907. Issued. No. 109. Black and green lettering on a beige background. Large vignette of “The Chapel, Pictured Rocks, Lake Superior.” Gold seal on the bottom left hand corner. A scarce and attractive stock certificate. $75.00 postpaid. (1 available)

SC34  STOCK CERTIFICATE – THE HERMINA MINING COMPANY, LIMITED, 1906. Issued. Incorporated under the Ontario Mining Companies Incorporation Act. Black lettering on a beige background. Vignettes in each corner, plus 3 additional vignettes. Gold seal. On the bottom of the certificate printed in red letters is printed: Registered: Merchants & Miners’ Bank, Registrar, Calumet. A neat certificate! $65.00 postpaid. (1 available)

V53  RHODOCHROSITE: RED TREASURE OF THE ROCKIES: THE STORY OF THE SWEET HOME MINE DVD. Interviews with key people, historic photographs, graphics and computer animations help this video document the story of the Sweet Home Mine from its beginning as a modest 1870s silver mine, through the decades of ups and downs, until its eventual rebirth as a world renowned source of beautiful rhodochrosite crystals. Cameras go inside the Sweet Home Mine to bring you up-close mining action.  A great DVD! Enjoy!! $22.95 postpaid.

H400  AN EMPIRE OF SILVER by Robert L. Brown. Set in the spectacular San Juan Region of southwestern Colorado, this 224 page volume covers the colorful history of hard-rock mining in Colorado. The author covers the Gold Rush and the life of miners in Lake City, Silverton ,Red Mountain, Telluride and Creede. Rare old views and contemporary pictures are featured, including 220 views, and featuring 32 full-color scenes. Large size, hard cover. A beautiful book! $42.95 postpaid.

H636  COLORADO ON GLASS by Terry Wm. Mangan. This book is a compilation of the first 50 years of photography in Colorado, as exposed on glass negatives and later produced on solar prints by exposure to the sun. Beautiful sepia-tone illustrations, with a fantastic amount of detail on each book page. Text and examples include the work of William H. Jackson and others – all outstandingly printed in this 416-page volume. Included are 482 views as well as 11 historic full-color prints. Large size, hard cover. Another beautiful book! $72.00 postpaid.

RR1  THE RAINBOW ROUTE by Robert E. Sloan & Carl A. Skowronski. This magnificent volume presents the saga of Otto Mear narrow-gauge railroading and the precious metals mining high in the San Juan Mountains within  the Silverton District. This classic book contains 416 pages and features 400 illustrations with 60 in full color. Large size, hard cover.  $78.00 postpaid.

CRP  THE CRYSTAL RIVER PICTORIAL by Dell A. McCoy. This is a detailed photographic record of the short-line railroads that once operated in the scenic Crystal River district of Colorado. These railroads ran narrow-gauge and standard-gauge lines, an electric tramway and a little switch backing line that used a Shay geared engine. Included are  views of coking operations, coal mining and the finest marble quarry in the U.S.A. Large size, 224 pages, featured are 278 photographs, including 45 full-color views, hard cover. $52.00 postpaid.

FCCR FLORENCE & CRIPPLE CREEK RAILROAD: FORTY MILES TO FORTUNE by Allan C. Lewis. This is the story of Bob Womack, who discovered gold along Cripple Creek and the evolution that took place in the rich mining district. Prospectors by the thousands created the greatest “gold rush” in Colorado’s history. As a result, gold ore needed to be hauled to mills and smelters and the construction of the narrow-gauge Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad was the answer-paid for by the ore shipments and passengers riding on the line. Large size, 416 pages, includes 472 photos, 44 maps, and many color scenes. Hard cover. $62.00 postpaid.

H784  A CONCISE HISTORY OF MINE HOISTING by Paul Mogensen and Ed Hunter, 2002. This excellent book covers mine hoisting from its earliest beginnings through Winfield Scott Stratton’s Independence Hoist. Large size, great illustrations and sketches, soft cover. $14.95 postpaid.

H149  THE WHITE PINE STORY, 1968. (Reprinted) by Robert L. Fox, 2004. This large size book provides excellent information and photographs of the White Pine Mine including, The Early Years, The Orebody, Construction Days, 1952-1954, Mining the First and the Billionth Pound of Copper, Milling, Smelting and Refining, etc. Large size, color cover, black & white photos, soft cover. $8.95 postpaid

H29 MINERALOGY OF MICHIGAN by E.W. Heinrich, updated and revised by George W. Robinson, 2004. Mineralogy of Michigan, the most complete compilation of Michigan’s minerals, gemstones and localities. This book contains over 125 color photos of Michigan’s finest specimens. Individual mineral descriptions provide complete information on virtually all currently known mineral species and their localities in the state. 252 pages, 125 color photos, large size, soft cover. $44.95 plus $3.00 shipping.