Publisher's Synopsis
""A Collection of Scarce and Valuable Treatises: Upon Metals, Mines, and Minerals"" is a book written by Alvaro Alonso Barba and originally published in 1738. The book is a compilation of various treatises related to the study of metals, mines, and minerals. It includes information on the extraction, purification, and use of different metals, such as gold, silver, copper, and iron. The book also covers topics such as the discovery and exploration of mines, the properties and characteristics of different minerals, and the methods used to test and analyze them. The treatises contained in this book were written by various authors and were originally published in different languages, including Spanish, Latin, and Italian. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and development of the study of metals, mines, and minerals.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.
