Gonzalo y Tarín and the Physical, Geological and Mining Description of the Province of Huelva 1886-1888

Authors:
  • JSJ. Suárez Suárez
    J. Suárez Suárez
  • ORO. Puche Riart
    O. Puche Riart
  • ADA. Delgado Domínguez
    A. Delgado Domínguez
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Abstract
This paper aims to present the life and scientific input of the mining engineer Joaquín Gonzalo y Tarín (1837-1910) and his magnum opus on the description, physics, geology and mining of the province of Huelva. As the first publication which described this province from the point of view of its physical geography, geology, paleontology, mining and even archaeology, it is this work that relates everything from mining stone hammers to various Roman drainage systems (Archimedes screws and a water wheel) and a Roman oven in Tharsis. Finally, he provides a magnificent study of all the mines in operation at that time and the various employee benefit systems.