This groundbreaking study of the application of electricity to mining practices offers a thorough analysis of the various techniques, tools and equipment that were used to harness electrical power in the context of the mining industry. With its detailed diagrams, technical specifications and insightful commentary, it is an essential resource for engineers, technicians and anyone interested in the history of electrical power. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.