Cook provides a comprehensive account of the salt industry in Michigan, covering everything from the geological formation of salt deposits to the technological innovations that made their extraction and processing possible. With clear explanations and detailed illustrations, Cook offers a fascinating glimpse into the science and engineering of this important industry. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Michigan's economy and the role of natural resources in regional development. 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.

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