LVSAV2015.086-book
code: LVSAV2015.086
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LVSAV2015.086
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Description
Book on 'Mines and Minerals, Mineral Statistics of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with the Isle of Man, for the year 1891. Prepared by her Majesty's Inspectors of Mines. By Direction of the Secretary of State for the Home Department. Presented to both houses of Parliment by command of her Majesty'. Printed in London for her Majesty's stationary office by Eyre and Spottiswoode. 1892. Price 1s 4 1/2d. Oil shale is mentioned on Page 75 regarding quantity produced in England, Wales and Scotland. Also noted on Pages 92-93 regarding number of persons employed in shale mining and quantities mined.