This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: G.P. Putnam's Sons in 1908 in 288 pages; Subjects: Gold; Gold ores; Gold mines and mining; Gold standard; Gold industry; Business & Economics / Money & Monetary Policy; History / General; Technology & Engineering / Mining;