Publisher's Synopsis
The Mineral Laws of the Orange River Colony, written by William Henry Somerset Bell and published in 1904, is a comprehensive guide to the legal framework governing mineral rights in the Orange River Colony, a former British colony in southern Africa. The book covers a range of topics related to mineral exploitation, including the history of mining in the region, the ownership and transfer of mineral rights, the regulation of mining operations, and the taxation of mining activities. It also includes detailed discussions of the legal principles and case law that underpin the mineral laws of the colony, as well as practical advice for those involved in the mining industry. Written in a clear and accessible style, The Mineral Laws of the Orange River Colony is an invaluable resource for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the history of mining in southern Africa.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.
