Did I? Cannot recall it, but that might mean I was not impressed. Has anyone done a detailed review ?
Peter
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From: Mike Moore<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Sent: ý08/ý03/ý2016 10:06
To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: [mining-history] Reprint of Mines and Minerals of the Mendip Hills
Peter you were at Hidden Earth at Churchill and viewed the volumes then so
comments duprise me
Mike
On 8 Mar 2016 9:51 a.m., "Claughton, Peter" <[log in to unmask]>
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> I would certainly be interested but would need to see the publication
> before parting with nearly £80. If it is published in Germany it will not
> be available through the British copyright libraries so we are very much in
> the dark as to the content. A book on Mendip mining is long overdue, to
> update Gough's work from the 1920s/30s, but is this the book?
>
> Peter
>
> Dr Peter Claughton - Mobile phone +44 (0)7831 427599
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> From: Mike Moore<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: ý08/ý03/ý2016 09:26
> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [mining-history] Reprint of Mines and Minerals of the Mendip Hills
>
> Following my mention that this book had been reprinted a number of people
> contacted me for more information..
>
> Author Peter Burr, 2 Volumes in Hardback over 1000pp, the volumes are a
> comprehensive study of the mines and Minerals of the area and a result of a
> lifetimes research by Peter. It is highly regarded by experts on Mendip and
> Mineralogy. He has self financed the publication from Germany I understand
> on the strength of selling out of the original print run he has paid for a
> further 120 sets (20 of which are staying in Germany) of this work. I
> expect the books to be available for longer but be aware of the short run.
>
> The cost is £70 + £8.50 P&P (UK using a courier an insured) if anyone is
> interested please contact me off line as I intend to collect copies for
> distribution)
>
> Mike
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