Thurlow, Charles
China Clay: Traditional Mining Methods in Cornwall
- ISBN 13:
- 9781900147477
- author:
- Thurlow, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornish Hillside Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 148 mm X 219 mm
- Genre:
- Mining technology & engineering
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
China Clay: Traditional Mining Methods in Cornwall by Charles Thurlow
This book explores the traditional mining methods used in Cornwall to extract china clay, a key industry in the region's history. With 32 pages of detailed information, it provides a unique insight into the engineering and transportation techniques employed during this period.
Published by Cornish Hillside Publications in 2007, China Clay is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining or the industrial heritage of Cornwall.
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