This comprehensive history of copper mining tells the full story of the industry that produces one of America's most important metals. The first inclusive accou

Throughout world history, copper has been a significant metal for a vast number of cultures, from the oldest civilizations on record to the Bronze Age and Greek

This insightful book will be of interest to anyone concerned with the historical roots of globalization and the Industrial Revolution as a global phenomenon.

A sweeping account of civilization's dependence on copper traces the industry's history, culture and economics while exploring such topics as the dangers posed