New Books

[moorebooks]

This year there has been a rush of new books now available and I have been somewhat slow in advising you of them

The River Ran Red - A history of The Golden Valley Ochre Mining and Oxide Works, Wick Nr BristolCarolyn Williams, SB, A5, 91pp

Carolyn has lived in Wick most her life and spent the last 20 years studying and researching the site. This is a fascinating study into a little known industry, brought alive with superb photos, maps and sketches.
Cost ?8.50+ P&P
 
Penwyllt - The Story of a South Wales Community  Peter Burgess, Sb, A5, 138pp

Although now home to three caving clubs, South Wales CC, Swindon SS, and Wealden CMS, Penwyllt also has a fascinating past. Around the village can be found the evidence of early tramroads, lime-burning, brick-making, and the Neath and Brecon Railway as well as the physical infrastructure of the close-knit former working community. The book describes these various facets of Penwyllt, as well as an overview of the geology, landscape and caves. I have spent the better part of two years investigating the area on the ground and collating a great deal of valuable knowledge from others. Whilst the book is not specifically targeted at cavers or mine-explorers, there is clearly much in the area to interest anyone who visits the location, and the book includes three field walks which guide you around what can still be seen in this fascinating and beautiful area.


?7.50 + P&P

  Lead Mining In Derbyshire: History, Development, Drainage Volume 3 Elton to the Via Gellia


J H Rieuwerts, HB,208pp

This is volume 3 of a set of 4 the author is well known for his detailed research in the area. The book contains colours and black and white photos of surface and underground, details plans and diagrams. Every mine site is described and the various soughs and adits are located.


?25.00 + P&P

The Metal Mines of West Cork  Diane Hodnett, Sb, 288pp

Diane is Cornish born in troon and is descended from generations of miners. Now living in Ireland she completed this historical study of the metal mies of west Cork, which produced Copper, manganese, silver and lead The book is neatly illustrated with plans and locations of mines sites complete with surface and underground photographs some in colour. This is an excellent book and fully recommended.
?16.00 + P&P
Dolcoath Mine - A History
Allen Buckley, Sb or HB, 460pp

Allen has produced several books on the Cornish Mine Industry where he worked underground at South Crofty and Geevor Mines. He has an interesting style of writing and that captivates, the reader whether they be Historian or Explorer this is fantastically well researched book supported buy some excellent photography


Hardback  ?36.99 and Softback ?25.99 + P&P
The Mines of The peak District Volume 3 - Castleton and Bradwell Underground Guide
Byron Machin, pb 20pp
The Mines of The peak District Volume 4 - Bakewell and Lathkildale Underground Guide
Byron Machin, pb, 20pp
Along with information to aid underground exploration, insights into the mines histories are also provided


Special offer for b
oth volumes ?5.00 + P&P

Available from myself www.moorebooks.co.uk and other good booksellers
Cheers

Mike

 

[rhychydwr1]

Penwyllt - The Story of a South Wales Community  [/b] Peter Burgess, Sb, A5, 138pp

?7.50 + P&P  That is a bit much, you only paid me ?1.50 for them 

  Available from myself www.moorebooks.co.uk and other good booksellers

I thought you were the only good bookseller 

 

[moorebooks]

Penwyllt - The Story of a South Wales Community  [/b] Peter Burgess, Sb, A5, 138pp

?7.50 + P&P  That is a bit much, you only paid me ?1.50 for them 

  Available from myself www.moorebooks.co.uk and other good booksellers

I thought you were the only good bookseller 

I wish unfortunately the realities of self publishing ain't cheap and well done to Peter for producing yet another superb volume

Mike

 

[Peter Burgess]

I wish unfortunately the realities of self publishing ain't cheap and well done to Peter for producing yet another superb volume

Mike

The price didn't stop Tony buying one from me!  Thank you, Tony. And thank you, Mike, for your kind comments.

 

[moorebooks]

I wish unfortunately the realities of self publishing ain't cheap and well done to Peter for producing yet another superb volume

Mike

The price didn't stop Tony buying one from me!  Thank you, Tony. And thank you, Mike, for your kind comments.

Don't tell me you have kissed and made up with Tony as well  :hug: it will never last?

Mike :halo:

 

[SamT]

Feelin' the love in the room everybody, feelin' the love.