Hallo! Tracked shipping to Austria with Delivery Duty Paid for just €3.99  

Ship to
Austria
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada US Mica Industry Pioneers 2: The Ruggles and Bowers Families
Type
Physical Book
Author
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
454
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9x15.2x2.3 cm
Weight
0.60 kg.
ISBN13
9781727367188
Categories

US Mica Industry Pioneers 2: The Ruggles and Bowers Families

Fred E. Davis III (Author) · Createspace · Paperback

US Mica Industry Pioneers 2: The Ruggles and Bowers Families - Davis III, Fred E.

New Book Imported to Austria
Delivery: 17 Sep - 24 Sep Shipping: 16 to 20 business days.
33,77 €
Import costs and 10% VAT included in the price ✅
33,77 €

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "US Mica Industry Pioneers 2: The Ruggles and Bowers Families"

The Second Edition fills in many dates and events not previously available, including material not found online. The histories of Sam Ruggles' grandson, George H. Randall, and great-grandson, Charles Ruggles Tainter, both involved with Ruggles mine and the mica industry, are updated and expanded.Mica is one of the most useful and versatile minerals. It has been used since 40,000 B.C.E., and is still used today in everything from cosmetics to advanced electronics. Two families started the mica industry in the U.S. in the early 1800s and this is their story. It began with Sam Ruggles, a Boston grocer and merchant who purchased property in New Hampshire and had local folks quarry the mica. Many myths about Sam Ruggles abound, but historically accurate accounts of his family history and mica business are virtually nonexistent. For over 60 years in the 1800s, the Ruggles' only competition was James Bowers, a self-sufficient farmer in South Acworth, New Hampshire and his family. James loved collecting rocks and minerals and was a mineral dealer. This led him into the mica business that continued across three generations of his family with mines in two states. Before about 1870, the Ruggles and Bowers were the mica industry and were known around the world. This book portrays the lives, adventures, business challenges and occasionally intense loss and sorrow of these pioneers across the 19th century. The book is filled with maps, photographs and illustrations, many of which have never before been published, and a historical account that is thoroughly documented and indexed. A lot of forgotten history has been rediscovered!

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Paperback.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews