Papers from a 1990 symposium on Latin American mining show that New World prehistoric metalurgical technology reached unexpected levels of organization and sophistication prior to the Spanish Conquest, and clarify the transfers of technology between the Old World and the New. Contributors detail aboriginal mining and metallurgy, and colonial mining techniques and operations up until the early 20th century. Includes b&w photos, illustrations, and maps. Available from Geoscience Publications, Dept. of Geography and ...
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Papers from a 1990 symposium on Latin American mining show that New World prehistoric metalurgical technology reached unexpected levels of organization and sophistication prior to the Spanish Conquest, and clarify the transfers of technology between the Old World and the New. Contributors detail aboriginal mining and metallurgy, and colonial mining techniques and operations up until the early 20th century. Includes b&w photos, illustrations, and maps. Available from Geoscience Publications, Dept. of Geography and Anthropology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70893. (504) 388-6245. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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*Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, Dec. 2 (weekend sale item)* 354 pp., Paperback, very good. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.
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Very Good. 0938909576. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some cover shelfwear, edge wear, corner wear. Inside pages are clean.; Geoscience And Man, Vol. 33; 6.25 X 1 X 9.25 inches; 354 pages.
