Mines and Miners of Cornwall and Devon (Paperback)
The Tin and Copper Industries
Local History British History P&S History Photographic Books Mining & Miners England
Imprint: Pen & Sword History
Pages: 176
Illustrations: 20 colour and b/w illustrations
ISBN: 9781526773388
Published: 17th August 2020
Last Released: 8th June 2022
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Tin mining has existed in Cornwall and parts of Devon from before the Romans arrived in Britain, this volume which is Anthony Burton's one hundredth book, marks a milestone in the authors writing career.
The book takes the story of Tin mining from its earliest period through to the present day, looking at how the industry developed from basic primitive pick and shovel operation, to the later use of explosives and steam to extract the valuable ore.
The book also looks at the politics, economics and technology available at different periods of the history of the tin mining industry.
The volume has many new illustrations and has been thoroughly researched, to produce a new insight into this interesting old industry.
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About Anthony Burton
Anthony Burton has been writing about the history of transport and technology for fifty years. His books include Remains of a Revolution, The Railway Builders, The Locomotive Pioneers and biographies of Thomas Telford, George and Robert Stephenson and a biography of Marc and Isambard Brunel (due to be published in 2022). He has worked extensively in TV and most recently as historical adviser to the Discovery Channel series Industrial Revelations, More Industrial Revelations and On the Rails.
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