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H881 THE GOLD BELT
CITIES: THE CITY OF MILLS by Donald
Toms, 1993. Here is a large size, 9”x12” high quality book that covers Lead,
South Dakota and the Homestake Mine with hundreds of photographs and old
advertisements. This book is out-of-print and difficult to obtain. Only 1500
copies were produced and each copy is numbered. 240 pages, beautiful hardcover
binding. $69.00 postpaid. (Only a few available)
H882 THE TREASURE OF
HOMESTAKE GOLD by Mildred Fielder,
2003. This book is Mildred Fielder’s account of Homestake Mining Company from
those humble beginnings to corporate giant up to 1970 when this book was first
published. This book remains today as the premiere history of this famous mine.
478 pages, photos, index, biblio., soft cover. $21.95 pp.
RR43 DURANGO AND THE
PERINS PEAK BRANCH, 2005. The Denver &
Rio Grande Railway’s track layers reached Durango, Colorado on July 27, 1881,
after spiking steel south and west from Alamosa (via Cumbres Pass). Finally,
gold and silver ore could be shipped out of the San Juan Region by railroad.
Smelters sprang up almost immediately at Durango, and this lowered the freight
rates for the mines. This is a beautiful 376 pages chronicle featuring 321 black
& white pictures and 17 full color views! 26 detailed maps, large size, hard
cover. A really great book. $75.00 plus $4.00 shipping.
H331 RAILROADS OF THE
BLACK HILLS by Mildred Fielder, 1964.
This publication is one of the premier histories on railroading in the Black
Hills beginning with the first wood-fired engines which entered the Hills in
the late 1800s. Filled with many historic photos, stories and maps which show
how the railroad helped bring civilization and economic stability to the Black Hills following the 1876 gold rush. Large size, 186 pages, photos, soft cover.
$21.95 postpaid.
M104 CALUMET & HECLA
SHAREHOLDERS REPORTS – Lot of eight
different quarterly reports, very good condition. $15.00 postpaid.
H334 THE BLACK HILLS
ILLUSTRATED, 1904 Compiled by the Black
Hills Mining Men’s Association in 1904, reprinted in 1977. This book is a
“snapshot” of the entire Black Hills of South Dakota. The book covers the
tremendous mining activity as well as other commercial and cultural activity.
Historians and researchers have used this publication as a reference for a 100
years! Large size, 208 pages, photos, soft cover. $19.95 postpaid.
CAI COPPER ASSAY
PLUG/INGOT, HURLEY SMELTER. Hurley,
just south of the Chino Mine, near Silver City, New Mexico. Very scarce, 3.5 cm
diameter x 1.2 cm shallow-cone shaped plug of refined copper. A drill hole is in
the top of the assay plug/ingot, which was done to assay the copper purity. Very
unusual. $39.95 postpaid. (One available.
H595 THE GOLDENSEAL BOOK
OF THE WEST VIRGINIA MINE WARS edited
by Ken Sillivan. “Goldenseal” magazine published some of the best articles ever
written about the tragedy of the West Virginia mine wars. This book is a
compilation of nineteen of those articles, traveling from the governor’s office
in Charleston to the bloodstained
steps of the McDowell County Courthouse. 108 pages, well illustrated with
historic photographs, soft cover. $12.95 postpaid.
H285 SETH BULLOCK’S THE
FOUNDING OF A COUNTY Compiled by P.H.
Keller, 1986. Seth Bullock came to the Black Hills shortly after the gold rush of 1876 and left his mark on the area
forever! 80 pages, photos, soft cover. $8.95 postpaid.
H364 NEVADA LOST MINES &
BURIED TREASURES by Douglas McDonald,
1981. This book includes Nevada’s best treasure legends, told as faithfully as
possible. They have been gathered from published volumes of history, old pioneer
accounts, personal interviews and from early day magazines and newspapers. 128
pages, photos, sketches, soft cover. $11.95 postpaid.
H284 A ROOM FOR THE
SUMMER: ADVENTURE, MISADVENTURE, AND SEDUCTION IN THE MINES OF THE COEUR D’ALENE by Fritz Wolff, 2005. In this book
Fritz Wolff takes the reader on a memorable journey into the rough-and-tumble
world of hardrock mining, recounting his experiences both above and below ground
as an apprentice engineer during the late 1950s. 288 pages, line drawings, hard
cover. $31.95 postpaid.
H883 ONE MILE OF HELL by Ed Gerken, 2004. Here is an
interesting photographic history of Hill City, South Dakota and the heart of the
Black Hills. Some really interesting mining photos. 40 pages, photos, soft cover.
$6.95 postpaid.
H380 THE GOLD OF THE
ORTIZ MOUNTAINS: A STORY OF NEW MEXICO AND THE WEST’S FIRST MAJOR GOLD RUSH by William Baxter, 2004. The Ortiz gold
rush began quietly, almost in secret, but it grew until a tenth of the entire
population of the province were digging for gold in these mountains. This richly
textured book gives an in-depth view of one of the most historic mining
districts in the United States. 154 pages, illustrations, index, soft cover.
$16.95 postpaid.
H889 THE CORNISH MINER IN
AMERICA by Dr. Arthur Cecil Todd, 2004.
Thousands of Cornish Miners bore scars of one of the most sophisticated
traditions of hard-rock mining in the world. Toughened “Cousin Jacks” brought
generations of toilsome underground experience to the Americas from one of the
oldest mining regions of the world. Once here, their skill with granite and ore
won their fame as the industrial elite of western mining camps. Heirs of a
perfected system of excavation, a valuable terminology, and technical edge of a
culture immersed in sinkings, stopes, and winzes, they were the world’s best
hard-rock miners. Originally published in 1967, this new edition contains an
updated introduction by Dr. Todd and is enhanced with 26 plates and 7 maps;
extensive footnotes and index. 279 pages, handsomely printed on acid-free paper
stock with cloth cover which is stamped in gold foil on the spine and cover.
$31.95 pp.
H890 IDAHO MINERALS: THE
COMPLETE REFERENCE AND GUIDE TO THE MINERALS OF IDAHO
2nd ed. Revised and updated by Lanny R. Ream, 2004. This book
includes special chapters on the Coeur d’ Alene Mining District, the Blackbird
Mining District and the Sawtooth Mountains. A well written book with beautiful
color photos. 373 pages, index, color photos, soft cover. $29.95 postpaid.
H884 ARIZONA’S RAILROADS:
EXPLORING THE STATE BY RAIL by P.R.
Griswold, 1999. Covers the many railroads that operated in Arizona from steam to
the large electric locomotives used at the Morenci open pit copper mine. Great
color photos along with an interesting text. 48 pages, soft cover. $6.95
postpaid.
H564 BLACK HILLS GHOST
TOWNS by Watson Parker & Hugh K.
Lambert, 1980. This book takes a look at the remains of the many mining camps,
communities, stage stops and people who made the Black Hills famous. In extensive gazetteer fashion the authors detail 600 towns and
enrich the text with a lavish layout of historical and contemporary photos.
Also included are maps and tips on how to locate the ruins of these ghost towns.
Large size, 275 pages, photos, soft cover. $21.95 postpaid.
H885 MISSOURI MINING
HERITAGE GUIDE by John Park, 2005. This
guide provides information on 421 mining-history related points-of-interest,
(mostly sites that can visited), plus 110 special topics, on 279 pages, 160
photographs and 103 maps illustrate the points-of-interest. This book has been
described as “The only up-to-date, carefully researched guide to Missouri mining
history.” A book that you will want to add to your library! Soft cover, comb
binding. $22.95 postpaid.
H770 MARYLAND MINING
HERITAGE GUIDE by John Park, 2002.
Includes Delaware and the District of Columbia. The Guide includes 163 entries
and 12 text boxes on 88 pages, 44 photographs and 4 maps enhance the entries.
Thoroughly researched, well designed and easy to read. Soft cover, comb binding.
$14.95 postpaid.
H142 NEW MEXICO MINING
HERITAGE GUIDE by John Park, 2003. This
Guide includes 318 entries and 22 text boxes on 164 pages. 118 photographs & 25
maps. Soft cover, comb binding. $14.95 pp.
M114 USED BOOK – THE IRON
ORES OF LAKE SUPERIOR 2nd
ed. by Crowell and Murray, 1914. With original maps of the Ranges.
Contains facts of interest relating to mining and shipping of iron ore and the
location of principal mines on the Lake Superior Region. 270 pages, fold-out
maps, hard cover, good condition. Scarce! $75.00 postpaid. (One available)
V35 VIDEO – RICHES FROM
THE ROCKS, 2002. This award-winning
video features an excellent introduction to Bisbee, Arizona and its mining
history. The video features a wealth of historic photographs and includes rare
archival film footage. Color and black & white. You will enjoy this video!
$21.95 postpaid.
H384 HORNSILVER/GOLD
POINT, NEVADA: SILVER TURNS TO GOLD by
Alan H. Patera, 2003. Thirty miles SW of Goldfield, Hornsilver boomed in the
spring of 1908 after the Great Western Mine made a series of rich ore shipments.
Large size, 86 pages, photos, maps, soft cover. $16.50
postpaid.
WHAT’S HOT?
In past Newsletters, the following books were top sellers!
H862
A SILVER CAMP CALLED CREEDE: A CENTURY OF MINING
by Richard C. Huston, 2004. 539 pages, 121 photos
and illustrations, 19 maps, hard cover with dust jacket. $34.95 postpaid.
H853 THE CORPSE ON
BOOMERANG ROAD: TELLURIDE’S WAR ON LABOR 1899-1908
by Maryjoy Martin, 2004. 365 pages, 85 photographs
& Illustrations, 8 maps, hard cover, dust jacket. $31.95 postpaid.
H208 ROCHESTER, NEVADA:
THE NEW TONOPAH by Marianne Babal,
1977. Large size, soft cover, excellent photos. $11.00 postpaid.
H877 THE WHITE PINE
COPPER DEPOSIT ONTONAGON COUNTY, MICHIGAN
(Reprint) Walter S. White and James C. Wright,
1954. 41 pages, maps, charts, soft cover. $8.95 postpaid.
H861 THE BELMONT MINE –
1953 by Bob Schlosser, 2003. 50 pages,
7 pen & ink drawings, spiral binding, laminated cover. $16.50 postpaid.
H380
THE GOLD OF THE ORTIZ MOUNTAINS: A STORY OF NEW MEXICO AND THE WEST’S FIRST
MAJOR GOLD RUSH by William Baxter,
2004. The Ortiz gold rush began quietly, almost in secret, but it grew until a
tenth of the entire population of the province were digging for gold in these
mountains. This richly textured book gives an in-depth view of one of the most
historic mining districts in the United States. 154 pages, illustrations, index,
soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.
H888
MINERALS OF THE WORLD by Ole Johnson,
2004. 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 authorative text.
It is superbly illustrated with fine photos of attractive and representative
specimens. 440 pages, full of color photos, soft cover. A neat book! $26.95
postpaid.
H483
GHOST TOWNS AND HISTORIC SITES OF EUREKA, LANDER, AND WHITE PINE COUNTIES
by Shawn Hall. Here is the history and present
condition of once-thriving mining camps, stage stops and ranching towns of
eastern Nevada. Directions to sites included. 208 pages, illustrations,
bibliography, index, soft cover. $24.95 pp.
H684
GHOST TOWNS AND MINING CAMPS OF ELKO COUNTY
by Shawn Hall. This volume about northeastern Nevada covers the history and
present condition of once-thriving mining camps, stage stops, etc. 308 pages,
illustrations, bibliography, index, soft cover. $24.95 postpaid. A supplementary
volume entitled, CONNECTING THE WEST, 216 pages, illus., soft cover,
describes an additional 125 historic railroad stops and stage stations in Elko County. $24.95 postpaid.
H688
GHOST TOWNS AND MINING CAMPS OF NYE COUNTY
by Shawn Hall. This book covers south-central
Nevada and is an expansion of the author’s 1982 book. 301 pages, bibliography,
index, soft cover. $24.95 postpaid.
H358
BLASTING CAP CRIMPER PATENTS by Mark
Bohannan, 1998. This book covers all of the blasting cap crimper patents known
as of the publishing of this book. Almost all patents have a patent drawing
accompanied by
supporting text that
describes the various parts and functions of that particular patent. 205 pages,
large size, soft cover. $29.95 plus $2.00 postage. (Very limited quantity
available)
M115 USED BOOK – PRE -
CAMBRIAN ROCKS OF THE LAKE SUPERIOR REGION with REVISED GEOLOGIC MAP
by Leith, Lund & Leith, 1935. Geological Survey
Professional Paper 184. Large size, 34 pages with map in map pocket. Covers
loose, otherwise a good copy of this scarce publication. $50.00 postpaid. (One
available)
MP10 MINE MAP OF
ISHPEMING GOLD MINING COMPANY’S ROPES GOLD MINE
near Ishpeming, Michigan. Here is a copy
(reprint) of the rare 1932 map which shows property lines, buildings, rock
dumps, etc. Size (approx.) 11”x15”. $7.95 postpaid. Also available are laminated
copies mailed postpaid for $10.00 postpaid.
H451 IRON FEVER: HOW TWO
IRISHMEN AND A YANKEE STARTED THE GOGEBIC IRON RANGE
by Bruce Cox, 2005. The story of the discovery of
iron ore atop Colby Hill in Bessemer, Michigan, and the men who were involved in
the early development of the mining: trapper, prospector and woodsman Richard
Langford, mining captain Nathaniel D. Moore, and the speculator/businessman,
John E. Burton. This book begins with an account of the discovery of iron in
Gogebic County and is followed by a
historiography of the discovery of iron ore on Colby Hill. Includes biographies
of Langford, Moore and Burton and concludes with an account of the brief rise
and fall of the Bessemer – Consolidated Iron Company. Large size, 90 pages,
photos, index, soft cover. $22.95 postpaid.
MP15 THE BESSEMER
CONSOLIDATED IRON COMPANY OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN FIRST MORTGAGE SEVEN PER
CENT GOLD BONDS 1888. Principal Due
January 1st, 1898. Mint condition. Set of
three bonds, $100 brown
color, $500 blue color, $1000 dark blue. Set of 3 bonds mailed postpaid. $75.00
postpaid
H839 EXPLORING THE GHOST
TOWN DESERT: A GUIDE TO THE RAND MINING AREA, ITS NATURAL AND HISTORIC POINTS OF
INTEREST by Starry, 2003. Two hours
north of Los Angeles lies a fascinating area rich in California’s gold rush history –
the Rand Mining District. The gold camp history buff will enjoy this day-trip
guide to the remains of one of California’s most active mining areas. Includes
detailed maps and directions for nine day-trips, as well as historical
background and 25 pages of rare historic photographs. 106 pages, maps, photos,
soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.
H241 CATALOG OF
NUMISMATICA OF THE UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN
by Bruce K. Cox, 2005. An excellent reference book for the collector of Michigan
mining memorabilia. This book is a catalog of tokens, tool checks, badges, pins,
ribbons, paper script, stock certificates, checks, National Currency notes, etc.
pertaining to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The listings are arranged by
county and town, and are assigned catalog numbers and codes, with items from
about 152 towns listed. Large size, 79 pages, illustrations, soft cover, comb
binding. $22.00 pp.
H867 MINES OF THE PEWABIC
COUNTY OF MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN VOLUME III WISCONSIN IRON
by Bruce Cox, 2004. This volume covers iron mines
and explorations of iron in Ashland and Bayfield counties, Wisconsin with approximately 402
listings. Who ran the mines, how were the mines named, who was in charge, etc.?
This book will surprise people with details of iron explorations as far west as
Bayfield County. A sort of “Who was Who” of the old-time iron men in northern
Wisconsin. Completely footnoted, indexed, and illustrated with locations pin
pointed. The earliest location dates back to the 1840’s.Includes the LaPointe
Iron Company and the first shaft sunk on the Range in 1872, as well as the
productive iron mines in and around Hurley, WI. 150 pages, photos, index,
spiral binding. An excellent book! $31.95 postpaid.
H774 OPAL ADVENTURES by Paul B. Downing. The author covers
information on opal formation, structure, pricing, cutting and setting.
Information on the first Australian opal mines, and the history of Lightning
Ridge. 234 pages, 67 color and black & white photos, hard cover. $21.95
postpaid.
H886 ROCKS & MINERALS
MAY/JUNE 2005 – SPECIAL ARTICLE ON MICHIGAN DATOLITE PART II
by Tom Rosemeyer. This is a
fantastic article that covers the porcelaneous datolite found in Southern
Keweenaw, Houghton and Ontonagon Counties, Michigan. Spectacular color photos of
the mines and datolite specimens. An excellent text to go along with the photos.
You will want a copy of this publication in your library! $12.00 postpaid.
H830 ROCKS & MINERALS
MAY/JUNE 2003 – SPECIAL ARTICLE “The Occurrence of Porcelaneous Datolite in
Michigan’s Lake Superior Copper District” Part I
by Tom Rosemeyer. A mine by mine discussion of
datolite localities along with great color photos and an excellent text. Tom
Rosemeyers’s articles are always interesting, informative, and well written!
$12.00 postpaid.
MLP MINER’S LUNCH PAIL -
Approximately 9” high, 7 ¼” in
diameter, made of aluminum. There is two sections to the lunch pail. The top
section is removable. Wooden handle, good condition. $69.95 postpaid.
HP1 THE HANNA MINING
COMPANY 15 YEARS OF SERVICE PIN -
Hanna logo is in red & white against the gold background. The Hanna Mining
Company lettering is gold on a black background. 15 Years is in raised gold on a
gold background. Neat pin! $22.95 postpaid. (One available.
H781b DRILLS AND MILLS:
PRECIOUS METAL MINING AND MILLING METHODS OF THE FRONTIER WEST – Revised and
Expanded 2nd Edition, by
Will Meyerriecks, 2003. New photographs have been added. Numerous new sections
have been added, including, Boomtowns, The Reese River Process, Cripple Creek,
Mines & Mining Districts, The Horn Silver, etc. 272 pages, photographs, charts,
tables, references, perfect binding. A book that you will want to add to your
library! $32.95 postpaid.
H738 SHAFT FURNACES AND
BEEHIVE CHARCOAL KILNS: A HISTORY OF SMELTING IN THE FAR WEST, 1860-1900
by Lynn R. Bailey, 2002. “A super book.” 247
pages, hard cover, foil stamped spine, dust jacket. Limited to 1000 copies.
$29.95 postpaid.
H690
THE RAILROAD THAT NEVER RAN by Robert D. Dobson, 2004. This is the story
of the Iron Range and Huron Bay Railroad. It laid 40 miles of track from
Champion, Michigan, north through the Huron Mountains summit, to Huron Bay at an investment cost of
almost two million dollars in 1890. It bought two engines, made countless
railroad cuts up to 60 feet deep, and employed 1500 men for three years, and
the track was never used. 70 pages, photos, soft cover. A most interesting
book!! $9.95 postpaid.
H16 PACIFIC NORTHWEST
MINING CAMPS by Alan H. Patera, 1994. A large size book that includes
significant information on mines, camps and towns built to serve nearby mines or
placer operations and smelter towns. Soft cover, maps. $13.50 postpaid.
H412 IDAHO’S BUNKER HILL:
THE RISE AND FALL OF A GREAT MINING COMPANY, 1885-1981
by Katherine G. Aiken, 2005. In this richly
detailed history, the author traces Bunker Hill’s evolution from the discovery
of the mine in 1885 to the company’s closure in 1981. 296 pages, illustrations
and map, index, hard cover. $31.95 pp.
H891 MINING OUR HERITAGE
2005. A special publication that was published to recognize the importance that
iron mining has played in Michigan’s history. Includes information on the Pabst
mine disaster in 1926, an article on “The Union Struggle”, full of photographs.
A really interesting publication. 48 pages, soft cover. $6.95 postpaid.
H829 BENNETTVILLE AND THE
TIOGA MINING DISTRICT by Alan H. Patera,
2003. This publication tells of the mining effort in this area of unsurpassed
mountain scenery. The Great Sierra Consolidated Silver Company drove a tunnel,
1,784 feet to reach the famed Sheepherder vein. To supply their mine they built
the Great Sierra wagon road, the forerunner of the highway that now crosses
Yosemite National Park. Large size, 44 pages, photos, soft cover. $10.00 plus
$1.50 shipping.
H401 UNDERSTANDING AND
FINDING AGATES by Karen Brzys, 2004.
Here is a well written book that covers a variety of agates along with detailed
information covering such topics as seam agates, eye agates, color, waterline
agates, moss agates, etc. Full of color photos! The author is the owner of the
Gitche Gumee Agate and History Museum located in Grand Marais,
MI. Large size, full of color photos, soft cover. $16.95 postpaid.
H453 AURORA, GHOST CITY OF
THE DAWN by Robert E. Stewart, 2004.
The town of Aurora, located only 8 miles east of Bodie, California was among
Nevada’s largest 19th century gold mining camps. Here is its story,
together with many previously unpublished photographs. 80 pages, 7”x10”,
illustrated, maps, soft cover. $9.95 postpaid.
V44 VIDEO – THE LITTLE
KINGDOM OF GILPIN: THE HISTORY OF BLACK HAWK & CENTRAL CITY
by Historical Footprints. Lots of old mining
scenes of these two famous Colorado gold mining areas. Portions of this video
are in black & white and portions in color. A really interesting video! $22.95
postpaid. Also available in DVD V46 $23.95 postpaid.
CHECK OUT THE
FOLLOWING TWO PUBLICATIONS:
H892 SAUK COUNTY IRON
MINING by “Mid-Continent Railroad
Gazette”, 2003. Here is an excellent history of the “Baraboo Range” located in Wisconsin. A
large number of old black & white photos accompany the text. Printed on high
grade paper, 6”x9”, 39 pages, soft cover. You will want to add this publication
to your Wisconsin mining history library. $6.95 postpaid.
H893 THE COPPER RANGE
RAILROAD by George A. Forero Jr., 2004.
The Copper Range Railroad served the Copper Country of Michigan’s Upper
Peninsula for seventy-three years, from the first construction in May of 1899 to
the last run in October of 1972. This publication provides and excellent
history of the railroad along with mining history. A great selection of old
black & white photos. 6”x9”, 42 pages, photos, maps, soft cover. $6.95 postpaid.
CB3 COPPER TEST BILLET – This copper billet, size 2” in
diameter x ½” thick (approx) was used to check the crystalline pattern of the
copper in the Calumet & Hecla laboratory. The billet weighs (approx.) 9 ounces.
An interesting item! $20.00 postpaid. (One available)
H846 THE COMPLETE GUIDE
TO PETOSKEY STONES by Bruce Mueller and
William H. Wilde, 2004. This book is the authoritative guide for everyone who
visits northern Michigan and can’t wait to stroll the beaches in search of
Michigan’s official state stone, the Petoskey stone. This book will dispel myths
and reveal the true facts of this beautiful stone. 70 pages, photos, soft cover.
$10.95 postpaid.
H16 PACIFIC NORTHWEST
MINING CAMPS by Alan Patera, 1994.
Includes information on mines, camps and towns built to serve nearby mines,
placer operations and smelter towns. Soft cover, maps, $13.50 postpaid.
RM1 ROCKS & MINERALS
Sept/Oct 2000 – “The Mineralogy, Geology and Mining History of the Telluride
District, San Miguel, Colorado.” Color & b&w photos. $10.95
postpaid. (One available)
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