Documentos governamentais Acesso aberto

"Relación del descubrimiento de la mina del Cero de Potosí."

1626; Gale Group;

Autores

Diego Calderón y Salcedo,

Resumo

Handwritten copy of a report to the king of Spain, by a silver refiner, concerning the discovery and history of the Potosí silver mines. The text discusses production methods and problems facing the mining industry, especially those relating to the water supply. The writer also seeks compensation for the loss of his refinery. ca. 1626

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