Isbn: 9780243186488 - closing argument of adolph sutro, on the bill before congress to aid the sutro tunnel: delivered before the committee on mines and mining of the house ... monday, april 22, 1872 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the argument for the Sutro Tunnel, an engineering project conceived in the 1800s to provide drainage, ventilation, and transportation access to the Comstock Lode, one of the richest silver deposits ever discovered. The author provides a detailed history of the project, from its initial proposal to the challenges and opposition it faced, particularly from the Bank of California. The book positions the tunnel project within the context of the mining industry and the political and economic landscape of the time, shedding light on the interplay between technological innovation, financial interests, and human ambition. Through a comprehensive examination of primary sources such as contracts, letters, and official reports, the author demonstrates the importance of the Sutro Tunnel in facilitating mining operations and its lasting impact on the development of the American West. 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.…