Publisher's Synopsis
The Explorers', Miners' and Metallurgists' Companion is a comprehensive guide to the various aspects of geology, written by Josiah S. Phillips. The book is designed to be a practical resource for those involved in exploration, mining, and metallurgy, providing a detailed exposition of the different departments of geology. The text covers a range of topics, including mineralogy, petrology, stratigraphy, and economic geology, and includes practical advice on fieldwork, sample collection, and laboratory analysis. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, with numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid understanding. It is an essential reference for anyone working in the field of geology, as well as for students and academics studying the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.