Excerpt from Silver Its History and Romance
The reader will pardon this personal note when informed that it is intended as an apology for entering upon so venturesome a task as to compose a book. It is my sincere hope that no reader will lay it down with the caustic comment that I have rushed in where angels feared to tread.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the history of silver mining, manufacturing, and global trade over thousands of years, providing a comprehensive account of one of humanity's most precious and useful metals. The author delves into the geological origins of silver, the evolution of mining techniques, and the impact of silver on global economics. The book also explores the role of silver in art, currency, and cultural practices across different civilizations. The author draws on a range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological findings, and metallurgical studies, to offer a rich and nuanced understanding of the significance of silver throughout history. By examining the ways in which silver has shaped human societies, this book sheds light on the enduring fascination with this precious metal and its profound influence on civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330476925_0
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