Lectures Delivered at the Bristol Mining School, 1857

'Lectures Delivered at the Bristol Mining School, 1857' offers a fascinating glimpse into the technical education and mining practices of mid-19th century England. Compiled by the Bristol Merchant Venturers’ Technical College, this volume preserves the content of lectures delivered at the Bristol Mining School, providing valuable insights into the curriculum, teaching methods, and prevailing theories of the time. The book covers a range of topics related to mining, geology, and mineralogy, reflecting the practical and scientific knowledge deemed essential for aspiring mining engineers and professionals. Readers interested in the history of technology, mining, and education will find this a valuable resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.