02292cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000480011324501160016126400510027730000470032833600260037533700260040133800360042750000310046350800450049452013040053953400450184365300200188865300390190885600430194724330UtSlPG20260610133546.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTN1 aNicholls, H. G.q(Henry George),d1825-186710aIron Making in the Olden Times :bas instanced in the Ancient Mines, Forges, and Furnaces of The Forest of Dean 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-16  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"Iron Making in the Olden Times" by H. G. Nicholls is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the ancient practices of iron extraction and manufacturing in the Forest of Dean, tracing its significance from historical records and archaeological evidence of mining and forging activities in the region. Nicholls aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how iron was produced in earlier times, highlighting the natural resources utilized and the evolution of iron-making techniques through different periods.  The opening of the book introduces the author’s motivation for documenting the historical significance of iron works in the Forest of Dean, especially in light of recent developments in the local iron industry during his time. Nicholls emphasizes the depth of his research, which encompasses contemporary records and local investigations. He begins with an exploration of the ancient mining sites and production facilities, focusing on the remnants left by primitive miners and the tools used in the iron-making process. The text sets up a detailed account of the methodologies employed by workers, their techniques over the centuries, and the socio-economic importance of iron manufacturing in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIron -- History  aIron industry and trade -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24330