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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 Unfortunately, some of the mining terminology and limestone chemistry is obsolete, and difficult for non-specialists to understand.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.
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Two Hundred Years of Soot and Sweat: The History and Archaeology of Vermont's Iron, Charcoal and Lime Industries by Victor R. Rolando (Paperback - Sept. 1991)
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