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Some new books which may be of interest now available post free to list members. On Gold and Silver, Robert Hunt An account of the mines and refining methods of the 1870's written by Robert Hunt who was keeper of Mining Records at the time and originally published in Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines of 1878. This is a facsimile reprint although the text has been enlarged by 30% for improved clarity (Includes 40 illustrations). It is an account of the mining of precious metals, describing the mining fields of the world, (including a lengthy account of the gold mines of North Wales) and the techniques of assaying and refining. (A4 PB 98pp) £12.95 On Rock Drills and Hydraulic machinery for Mines, John Darlington Darlington designed a rock drill used at Minera lead mines and hydraulic pressure engines for Derbyshire coal mines. He describes the design and use of rock drills of the 1870's for mines and the driving of railway tunnels while the account of hydraulic machinery includes both the theory and design of water wheels and the then-new technique of using water power to transmit power to hydraulic engines for pumping and winding gear below ground. Includes 73 illustrations. (A4 PB 80pp) £12.95 On the Mining of Coal, Robert Hunt An account of the working methods and safety measures of the 1870's written by Robert Hunt who was keeper of Mining Records at the time and originally published in Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines of 1878. This is a facsimile reprint although the text has been enlarged by 30% for improved clarity (Includes 95 illustrations). Covers new developments including coal cutting machines, hydraulic winding apparatus, detachable safety hooks for raising cages and gas warning indicators, Several designs of safety lamps are described and illustrated. (A4 PB 100pp) £12.95 Cheers Mike www.moorebooks.co.uk [log in to unmask]