The History Of A Lump Of Gold: From The Mine To The Mint is a book written by Alexander Watt and published in 1885. The book is a detailed account of the journey of a lump of gold from the moment it is extracted from the mine to the moment it is transformed into coins at the mint. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the gold mining process, including the tools and techniques used to extract gold from the earth, the various stages of refining, and the transportation of the gold to the mint. The book also covers ...
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The History Of A Lump Of Gold: From The Mine To The Mint is a book written by Alexander Watt and published in 1885. The book is a detailed account of the journey of a lump of gold from the moment it is extracted from the mine to the moment it is transformed into coins at the mint. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the gold mining process, including the tools and techniques used to extract gold from the earth, the various stages of refining, and the transportation of the gold to the mint. The book also covers the history of gold mining, including the discovery of gold in various parts of the world, the impact of gold rushes on society, and the role of gold in international trade. The author provides a wealth of information on the economic and social significance of gold, as well as its cultural and symbolic importance throughout history. The History Of A Lump Of Gold is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of mining, precious metals, and the global economy.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.
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