by American Miners Rights Association (Photographer), M. Fernandez (Photographer), M. Fernandez (Author)

The US Mining Act of 1872 cemented the American miners' reputation as a necessary and even desirable citizen. This booklet contains the entire text of the law as well as photographs of miners today, mining activity, beautiful scenery in gold country, and more. Keep this book in your backpack for easy reference when mining in the USA.