Modern Copper Smelting: being lectures delivered at Birmingham University, greatly extended and adapted and with and introduction on the history, uses and properties of copper.

"Modern Copper Smelting" by Donald M. Levy is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work compiles lectures aimed at senior students in metallurgy, discussing the principles and practices of modern copper smelting, enriched with historical context, applications, and the properties of copper. The text is illustrated with images and diagrams to support the detailed explanations of various smelting processes and techniques. At the start of the book, the author introduces the significance and historical development of copper, emphasizing its importance since antiquity. He outlines how the copper industry evolved alongside technological advancements, including the introduction of steam engines and the development of smelting practices across different regions. The opening section sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities of copper smelting, detailing the industry’s statistics, methods, and materials that will be elaborated upon in subsequent chapters.