Hurley T.J. Famous Gold Nuggets of the World

American Institute of Mining Engineers And American Geographical Society, 1900. — 64 p.In these days of wonderful gold discoveries one is apt to forget the big finds of the past, which set the world wild with excitement and gave such impetus to mining about half a century ago. This brief account of famous gold nuggets will help to revive the memories of the golden days of Australia and California, and to show how history tends to repeat itself in gold mining as well as in other mundane affairs. The data has been gathered from many sources, involving a large amount of research, which extended over the face of the globe. In procuring this information the compiler has corresponded with some two hundred persons, to many of whom he is indebted for whatever credit may be attached to his efforts.
He ventures to believe that the result will be found of deep interest to all concerned in mining - and mining matters.