Mining and metallurgy in ancient Perú / by Georg Petersen G. ; translated by William E. Brooks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Petersen G., Georg, 1898-1985.

Contributor:

Brooks, William E.

Geological Society of America.

Series:

Special papers (Geological Society of America) ; 467.

Special paper ; 467

Standardized Title:

Minería y metalurgia en el antiguo Perú. English

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Mines and mineral resources--Peru--History.

Mines and mineral resources.

Metallurgy--Peru--History.

Metallurgy.

History.

Peru--Antiquities.

Peru.

Antiquities.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxi, 90 pages) : illustrations (some color).

Place of Publication:

Boulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America, 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"In 2009, Perú was the world's leading producer of silver, the world's second leading producer of copper, and the leading producer of gold in Latin America. However, Perú's role as a producer of metals extends for centuries into the past. Mining and Metallurgy in Ancient Perú documents the use of minerals, metals, and mineral resources in ancient Perú for pigments, industrial stone, and the aesthetic and artistic use of gold, silver, copper, and platinum. The tools and methods used for mining, as well as ancient mining sites in the extensive Andean region, are described here, as are metallurgical techniques and fabrication procedures. The volume also provides forward-thinking analytical data on metals, artifacts, and alloys. A detailed pyrite mirror, featured on the cover of the book, symbolizes the spectacular workmanship and blending of utilitarian craft and mineral resources in ancient Perú."--Publisher's description.

Contents:

Minerals, gems, and pigments

Ornamental and industrial stone

Metals

Mining

The Chuquicamata mummy, an ancient mining accident

Inca mining in the Altiplano

Metallurgy

Alloys

Metalworking and fabrication

Mirrors.

Notes:

Print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Petersen G., Georg, 1898-1985. Mining and metallurgy in ancient Perú.

OCLC:

697343360

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