Placer mining in Nevada, by William O. Vanderburg, 1936.

General topography and hydrography of Nevada, history of placer mining, production of placer gold, geology of Nevada deposits, mining methods and equipment, includes detailed descriptions of placer gold districts in Nevada, and a selected bibliography.

Prepared in cooperation with the USBM; originally published as University of Nevada Bulletin, v. 30, no. 4, May 15, 1936; updates information in B18.

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Bulletin 27, 178 pages, 9x6", 10 b/w drawings, 55 b/w photos, 5 tables, 1 plate--1"= 40 miles, placer districts in Nevada, 15x10, b/w, $10.00