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China an Unexploited Mine of Untold Wealth
Tristram W. Wilcox surveys China’s mineral wealth and transport links, arguing mining potential across Manchuria and Shansi, with coal, copper, gold, and iron deposits. He notes foreign rights in treaty ports, the need for rail and canal networks, and historic views from Marco Polo and Baron von Richtofen on China’s vast resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Marco Polo
Cathay
Baron von Richtofen
Shansi
Professor Dana
Pennsylvania
Hait
Chima
N. F. Drake
Tse-chen
Shanst
Cac Ee
United States