John Basset (writer)
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John Basset (writer)
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John Basset was a writer on Cornish mining. He was deeply interested in Cornish mining, mining technology and economics. Born at Illogan in Cornwall, he published an article in 1840 drawing attention to the devices called "Man Engines" for mechanically raising and lowering mine workers up and down the mine-shaft, replacing many yards of ladders. These devices were known to operate in the Harz Mountains in Germany. The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, offered a prize for a version suitable for
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2006-08-21T09:29:13Z
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2024-08-29T07:09:09Z
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