You might also simply wish to pick up Agricola's book, DE RE METALLICA, the Hover/Hoover translation, as the "Translator's Preface" and, expecially, the "Introduction" gives some information as to the readership and influence of the book. Best. Helmut Waszkis -----Original Message----- From: mining-history [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of John Phillips Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 8:00 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Agricola I have a vague idea that many years ago I came across a paper on the readership and influence of Agricola's De Re Metallica. Needless to say I can't remember the reference. Can anyone help? -- John Phillips [log in to unmask]