The Kalmeter Journal

Of all the Swedes who visited the United Kingdom to study our industry and economy in the early eighteenth century, none could measure up to Henric Kalmeter (1693-1750). His journal is an unrivalled record of industrial practices and customs, in particular his notes on the mining and production of copper, tin, lead and calamine. He also covers the wool trade of the south west, imports of iron and timber, and slate quarrying, all in acutely observed detail.

This first full translation has been made by Justin Brooke, who combines a mastery of the Swedish language with an extensive knowledge of Cornish mining. The work pushes back the boundaries of our knowledge of the industries of the south west to the eve of the industrial revolution.

The illustrations are as contemporary as could be found, and the book is fully indexed by mines, wool trade and names.

ISBN 978 0 906294 45 1 [ISBN-10: 0 906294 45 2]
80 pages, 19 illustrations, hardback. £19.50

Now out of print but we still have a very few copies which are only available directly from us.

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Reviews:

'This could have been a dry volume, aimed primarily at the historian, but it turns out to be as entertaining as it is informative.' The West Briton

'Justin Brooke is always precise and comprehensive in what he tackles and it shows to great advantage here. Nicely produced . . . highly recommended.' Peak District Mines Hostorical Society Newsletter

'This book, apart from making enthralling reading, is one to which readers will return regularly . . . ' Northern Mines Research Society1

'It isn't often that you get the chance to read something that really stops you in your tracks, and make you want to read it again and again . . . ' Chris Robinson in the Western Evening Herald

Also by Justin Brooke:

Tin Streams of Wendron, £13.00