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The Diamond Mines of South Africa: Some Account of their Rise and Development (Cambridge Library Collection - Technology)

Gardner Fred Williams

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Description:A life-long friend of Cecil Rhodes, Garner F. Williams (1842 1922) was the first general manager of the De Beers Consolidated Mines, which once produced 95% of the diamond yield of the world. First published in 1902, this work opens with a chapter on notable historical diamonds, and goes on to describe the initial discovery of diamonds in South Africa, the development of mines, the mining methods adopted, the welfare of the miners and a history of the whole diamond-producing region. Williams also includes an appendix, which describes the mechanical workings of winding engines and pumps, and the value of different types of coals, and provides a table listing the yearly yield of the mines since 1888. Nearly 700 pages long, The Diamond Mines of South Africa contains over 500 illustrations and maps."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Diamond Mines of South Africa: Some Account of their Rise and Development (Cambridge Library Collection - Technology). To get started finding The Diamond Mines of South Africa: Some Account of their Rise and Development (Cambridge Library Collection - Technology), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A life-long friend of Cecil Rhodes, Garner F. Williams (1842 1922) was the first general manager of the De Beers Consolidated Mines, which once produced 95% of the diamond yield of the world. First published in 1902, this work opens with a chapter on notable historical diamonds, and goes on to describe the initial discovery of diamonds in South Africa, the development of mines, the mining methods adopted, the welfare of the miners and a history of the whole diamond-producing region. Williams also includes an appendix, which describes the mechanical workings of winding engines and pumps, and the value of different types of coals, and provides a table listing the yearly yield of the mines since 1888. Nearly 700 pages long, The Diamond Mines of South Africa contains over 500 illustrations and maps."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Diamond Mines of South Africa: Some Account of their Rise and Development (Cambridge Library Collection - Technology). To get started finding The Diamond Mines of South Africa: Some Account of their Rise and Development (Cambridge Library Collection - Technology), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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The Diamond Mines of South Africa: Some Account of their Rise and Development (Cambridge Library Collection - Technology)

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