The Millstone Industry
Title | The Millstone Industry PDF eBook |
Author | Charles D. Hockensmith |
Publisher | McFarland |
Total Pages | 284 |
Release | 2009-08-11 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 078645380X |
Since prehistoric times, the process of cutting rock to make millstones has been one of the most important industries in the world. The first part of this book compiles information on the millstone industry in the United States, which dates between the mid-1600s and the mid-1900s. Primarily based on archival research and brief accounts published in geological and historical volumes, it focuses on conglomerate, granite, flint, quartzite, gneiss, and sandstone quarries in different regions and states. The second part focuses on the millstone quarrying industry in Europe and other areas.
The Millstone Quarries of Powell County, Kentucky
Title | The Millstone Quarries of Powell County, Kentucky PDF eBook |
Author | Charles D. Hockensmith |
Publisher | McFarland |
Total Pages | 217 |
Release | 2009-06-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0786453575 |
In the early nineteenth century, mills were ubiquitous, making possible dozens of indispensable items--from the bread served at every meal to the boards used to construct houses and other buildings. Because millstones went through so much daily wear and tear, only certain types of rock formations were suitable for millstone quarries, though they were often difficult to locate and access. This book provides an archaeological and historical study of six millstone quarries in Powell County, Kentucky. While the best-known conglomerate millstone quarries were in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, Powell County was an important millstone producer for Kentucky, and the quarries there are well-preserved and documented. It features dozens of photographs and tables, two maps, and seven appendices.
The Official Railway Guide
Title | The Official Railway Guide PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1960 |
Release | 1893 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN |
American Miller
Title | American Miller PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 898 |
Release | 1884 |
Genre | Grain |
ISBN |
Population
Title | Population PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1282 |
Release | 1906 |
Genre | United States |
ISBN |
The Official Guide of the Railways and Steam Navigation Lines of the United States, Porto Rico, Canada, Mexico and Cuba
Title | The Official Guide of the Railways and Steam Navigation Lines of the United States, Porto Rico, Canada, Mexico and Cuba PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1426 |
Release | 1907 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN |
Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954
Title | Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 284 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations |
ISBN |