Fell, James E., authorUniversity Press of Colorado, publisher2007-01-032007-01-032009http://hdl.handle.net/10217/87571With a new preface.Includes bibliographical references and index.This comprehensive treatment of the smelting industry of Colorado, originally published in 1979, is now back in print with a new preface by the author. Packed with fascinating statistics and mining data, Ores to Metals details the people, technologies, and business decisions that have shaped the smelting industry in the Rockies. Although mining holds more of the glamour for those in and interested in the minerals industry, smelters have continuously played a critical role in the industry's evolution since their introduction in Colorado in the 1860s.1. "A Savan among Us" -- 2. High Country Years -- 3. The Struggle for Survival -- 4. "The Realms of Puff" -- 5. The Crest of the Continent -- 6. Smokestacks on the Plains -- 7. South by Southwest -- 8. HardTimes -- 9. Reduction in the Age of ASARCO -- 10. "Groping in the Dark".born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Mineral industries -- Rocky Mountains Region -- HistorySmelting -- HistoryRocky Mountains Region -- HistoryTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.