Working metal deposits at Stolberg, Prussia, Germany, in direct or descending steps

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Working metal deposits at Stolberg, Prussia, Germany, in direct or descending steps

Working metal deposits at Stolberg, Prussia, Germany, in direct or descending steps. The miners are working by the light of oil lamps with naked flames as in metal mines there was none of the inflammable gas methane to contend with. The ore is being carried away from the workface in trolleys running on rails. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

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1869 Away Carried Descending Flames Germany Illumination Lamps Life Light Louis Metal Methane Miners Mines Mining Naked Prussia Rails Running Simonin Steps Underground Wood Working Deposits Direct Inflammable Stolberg Trolleys

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This print takes us back in time to the metal mines of Stolberg, Prussia, Germany in 1869. The scene depicts a group of dedicated miners diligently working amidst the darkness, illuminated only by the flickering light of oil lamps with naked flames. Unlike other mines plagued by the presence of inflammable gas methane, these brave workers were spared from such dangers. The image showcases their arduous task as they extract precious ore from deep within the earth's crust. To transport their valuable findings away from the workface efficiently, trolleys running on sturdy rails are employed. Each step down into this subterranean world reveals another layer of metal deposits waiting to be unearthed. Wood engraving techniques beautifully capture every detail and texture within this historical moment frozen in time. It serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and perseverance in harnessing nature's resources for progress. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot from "Underground Life: or Mines and Miners" by Louis Simonin, we are transported back to an era where manual labor was paramount and technology was yet to revolutionize mining practices. This photograph not only documents a specific location but also offers us a glimpse into an entire way of life that has long since evolved.

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