Mining and Metallurgy in Ancient India

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Ores in ancient India. 3. Copper and bronze. 4. Gold, silver and lead. 5. Iron. 6. Zinc and brass. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

"This is one of the few well documented, well-researched and well-presented book on the history of mining and metallurgy in ancient India based on archaeological, literary and ethnological evidences and on first hand knowledge of various mining sites. Apart from the introduction and conclusion, this work of about 300 pages consists chapters on mineral ores in ancient India, gold, silver, copper and bronze, iron and zinc." (jacket)