Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the Mining Industry in Nevada. Unavailable since 1879, this hard to find publication includes valuable insights into the early mining history off Eureka County, Nevada. The publication includes important details into the early history of the mines of Eureka County, as well as their development, production and how their ores were treated. Also included are details on the 1872 Mining Act, as well as the local rules, regulations and customs of the miners in Eureka County. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.