Two Hundred Years of Soot and Sweat: The History and Archaeology of Vermont's Iron, Charcoal and Lime Industries [Paperback]

Victor R. Rolando (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Vermont Archaeological Society (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962894400
• ISBN-13: 978-0962894404
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,660,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written and worthwhile, January 15, 1999

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This review is from: Two Hundred Years of Soot and Sweat: The History and Archaeology of Vermont's Iron, Charcoal and Lime Industries (Paperback)

This monograph includes 99 ironworks sites (45 remains), 71 charcoal making sites (18 remains) and 118 lime kiln sites (93 remains). The introductions to the iron- and charcoal-making chapters thoroughly cover the historic development of methods and corresponding structures. The remarkable size of these almost unknown industries is astonishing. Also of interest is the discussion of the historic potash industry. The word "monograph" implies dry academic language, but this work manages to be both academic and sufficiently well-written to be easy reading. Unfortunately, some of the mining terminology and limestone chemistry is obsolete, and difficult for non-specialists to understand. Since Rolando describes the remains in detail, the book can be used as a guide for folks who like to poke around in the woods looking for historic remains.