This informative volume offers a comprehensive survey of the mining industry in Pennsylvania, providing a detailed study of the history, science, and technology of mining in this important region of the U.S. With expert insights from leading authorities like Frank Hall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of mining and minerals.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.