The Mineral and other Resources of the Argentine Republic (La Plata) in 1869, etc

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1"HE MINERAL AND OTHER RESOURCES OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC (LA PLATA) IN 1869. PUBLISHED BY SPECIAL AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. BY MAJOR F. IGNACIO RICKARD, FELLOW OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY; FELLOW OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY COE, MEM. OF THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL SOCIETY; ASSOC INST. CIVIL ENGINEERS, 4c. 4c. ; GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF MINES OF THE ARGENTINE R EPUBLIC. LONDON: LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO. LONDON : DUNLOP AND CO., PRINTERS, KingVHead Court, Shoe Lane, E.C. DEDICATION TO H IS EXCELLENCY De. DON DOMINGO F. SARMIENTO, CONSTITUTIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC; SCHOLAR, SOLDIER, AND STATESMAN; SELF MADE AND SELF SUSTAINING; A WISE RULER; A PRUDENT DIPLOMATIST ; AND GREAT CHAMPION OF EDUCATION. Accept this small tribute of esteem and admiration, from one who has the honour of toiling with you in the noble task of stimulating industry and civilization in your native country.

May this little book prove another step in the right direction, and assist in developing some of your grand schemes for the regeneration of your peoples. With profound respect, believe me to be, Your Excellency's sincere Friend, THE AUTHOR.