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Old Mines of Southern California / Desert-Mountain-Coastal Areas Including the Calico-Salton Sea Colorado River Districts and Southern Counties

By William H. Storms
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The work surveys mining districts across southern California, combining field geology, mineral descriptions, and historical reporting. It documents individual properties and veins, details rock types, faulting, and mineral assemblages, and describes ore occurrences, gangue minerals, and processing methods including crushing, smelting, and speiss production. Assay results, mill installations, and working conditions are reported alongside practical notes on management, mismanagement, and local speculative rushes. Ground observations and underground examinations are used to interpret vein formation and displacement, while descriptions of infrastructure, assays, and experimental metallurgical procedures illustrate the technological responses to complex ores.

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William H. Storms

William H. Storms is an author known for his work in the field of mining and geology, particularly in the context of Southern California. His notable book, "Old Mines of Southern California / Desert-Mountain-Coastal Areas Including the Calico-Salton Sea Colorado River Districts and Southern Counties," provides a detailed exploration of the mining history and geological features of this region. Storms' writing reflects a deep interest in the natural resources and historical significance of California's mining areas, contributing to the understanding of the state's industrial heritage.

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