Description: The first Latin American and only Lima printing of this celebrated treatise on mining and metallurgy. First published in Madrid in 1640, this is the first significant work on the subject in Spanish, and the first work on mining in the Americas. Alvaro Alonso Barba (1569-1662), of Andalusian origin, took orders and departed for South America in 1588. He was pastor in Potosi, Peru, the center of an important mining region, where he could observe all the latest technological developments in the field of mining. While in Peru, he studied mineralogy and the art of extracting and testing the silver, so abundant in Potosi. Upon publication his book was an immediate success and was subsequently published in English, French and German. Please take a look the photos carefullyYou will see notes taken in the marginsI have taken photos of the worst conditions I could findThe book is in overall good antique condition otherwiseCheck out our store for more quality itemsThank you for lookingFree shipping in the USANO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!!!
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Subject: Science & Technology
Topic: Books
Year: 1817
Language: Filipino
Publication Year: 1817
Book Title: arte de los metales
City: Lima
Author: lima
Genre: Metal
