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Brill Silver by Fire, Silver by Mercury - Chemical History of Silver Refining

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Silver by Fire, Silver by Mercury by Saul Guerrero presents a comprehensive chemical history of silver ore refining across New Spain and Mexico from the 16th to 19th centuries. This scholarly work combines detailed chemical analysis with quantitative examination of industrial refining practices during this pivotal period of European expansion. The book explores the technical methods, industrial scale, and significant environmental consequences of silver extraction and processing that shaped colonial economies and landscapes. Essential reading for historians, chemists, and scholars interested in the intersection of chemistry, economics, and environmental history in the Americas during the early modern period.

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Guerrero's chemical analysis covers silver refining methods spanning 16th to 19th century New Spain and Mexico.

The book includes quantitative analysis of industrial silver refining practices and their production outcomes.

Environmental impact assessment reveals the ecological consequences of large-scale silver ore processing.

Published by Brill as part of the European Expansion and Indigenous Response series, volume 25.

Combines chemical history with economic and colonial history perspectives for comprehensive understanding.

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Brill
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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
21 September 2017
Listed Since
08 June 2017

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