Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining work in this important re-issue of "The Mother Lode System." Unavailable since 1929, this publication offers rare insights into the famous Mother Lode Mining Region of California. Included are facts about the local geology, ore deposits, ore genesis and the important gold mines of this important mining area in the California Mother Lode. Includes hard to find details and locations of dozens of hard rock gold mines in the area. This hard to find, previously out of print publication will offer valuable insights for those who are looking for gold and other valuable minerals in California's Mother Lode and surrounding areas, or those who are interested in mining history. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

The Mother Lode System of California has produced well over a Billion dollars in Gold at today's prices. The System trends northwest through Northern California. It is estimated that nearly 60% of the gold in this region still lies in the ground. This book is a reprint of USGS Professional Paper 157 and covers the Geology, Mines, and Districts of this region. Now back in print by Miningbooks.com.