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Mine drainage. Man in centre left of picture is boring lengths of wood with borers
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Mine drainage. Man in centre left of picture is boring lengths of wood with borers
Mine drainage. Man in centre left of picture is boring lengths of wood with borers and augers to form pipes. Man on centre right is working the piston rod of a suction pump to raise water from a mine. In the left foreground are lengths of pipe to be joined, and various internal pump parts. From De re metallica, by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556). Woodcut
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1556 Agricola Basle Bauer Boring Centre Drainage Foreground Form Georg Internal Joined Left Machinery Metallica Mine Mining Parts Picture Pipe Pipes Pseudonym Pump Raise Suction Wood Woodcut Working Lengths Piston
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This print takes us back in time to the world of mining in the 16th century. The scene is filled with intricate machinery and skilled workers, each playing a crucial role in the process of mine drainage. In the centre left of the picture, we see a man diligently boring lengths of wood using borers and augers. These wooden pipes were essential for channeling water out of the mine, preventing flooding and ensuring safe working conditions underground. On the centre right, another man can be seen operating a piston rod connected to a suction pump. With every motion, he raises water from deep within the mine, symbolizing both human ingenuity and physical labor required to extract this precious resource. The left foreground showcases various lengths of pipe waiting to be joined together, along with internal pump parts scattered around. This chaotic arrangement highlights not only their importance but also hints at the complexity involved in maintaining an efficient drainage system. This historical image comes from "De re metallica" written by Georg Bauer under his pseudonym Agricola in 1556. It serves as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of natural resources through innovation and hard work. Let us appreciate this snapshot into our past while acknowledging how far we have come in modern mining practices today.
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