02367cam a22003373u 4500 56478 UtSlPG 20260610134312.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 65004208 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TN Storms, William H., 1859- Old Mines of Southern California : Desert-Mountain-Coastal Areas Including the Calico-Salton Sea Colorado River Districts and Southern Counties Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-31 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Old Mines of Southern California" by William H. Storms and Harold W. Fairbanks is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the mining landscape and geological features of Southern California, particularly examining various mines and their mineral outputs. It provides detailed insights into the mining industry, geological formations, and specific mines that have both historical and prospective significance in the region. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the mining landscape of Los Angeles County, highlighting the Kelsey Mine as a key focus due to its rich silver ore production. It describes the intricate geological characteristics of the area, including the types of rocks present and the processes that led to the formation of mineral veins. Furthermore, it touches on other mines in the vicinity, discusses their management, and details failed ventures like the Lordsburg stampede. This section sets the stage for a detailed exploration of both the human endeavors in mining and the geological underpinnings that make such activities possible. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mines and mineral resources -- California, Southern Geology -- California, Southern Fairbanks, Harold W. (Harold Wellman), 1860- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56478 97309 97309