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The peaks of Lyell

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Melbourne University Press, 1959 - Copper mines and mining - 310 pages

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I think this is one of Blainey's best books so far, even though I think it was the first one he wrote. Well done! Worked now for over 100 years (and currently by an Indian Co.), the Lyell copper mines ...

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TitleThe peaks of Lyell
AuthorGeoffrey Blainey
Edition2
PublisherMelbourne University Press, 1959
Original fromthe University of California
Digitized31 Aug 2007
Length310 pages
SubjectsCopper mines and mining
Mines and mineral resources
Mt. Lyell Mining and Railway Co
  
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