Sectional view of German mine showing method of sinking shafts and driving horizontal galleries. Windlass at B, C used to raise and lower men, materials and spoil. From Agricola 'De re metallica' Basle 1556. Woodcut.

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Sectional view of German mine showing method of sinking shafts and driving horizontal galleries. Windlass at B, C used to raise and lower men, materials and spoil. From Agricola 'De re metallica' Basle 1556. Woodcut.

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