Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover was an American mining engineer, businessman, and politician who served as the 31st President of the United States from 1929 to 1933.
Hoover was born in West Branch, Iowa, in 1874. He was orphaned at a young age and raised by his aunt and uncle. Hoover attended Stanford University, where he studied mining engineering.
Hoover's Mining Career
Hoover's mining career began in 1895, when he graduated from Stanford University with a degree in mining engineering. He immediately took a job with a mining company in Australia, where he worked for several years. He was a founder of the Zinc Co which merged into RTZ which is Rio Tinto today. In 1898, Hoover moved to China, where he worked for the Chinese government as a mining consultant. He also worked for a number of private mining companies in China. In 1901, Hoover returned to the United States and started his own mining consulting firm. Hoover quickly became one of the most successful mining engineers in the world. He worked on mining projects in all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. He was also a successful businessman, and he made a fortune from his mining investments. He was known for his technical expertise and his ability to manage complex projects. He also had a reputation for being honest and fair. Hoover's work in mining helped to develop the mineral resources of Australia, China, and other countries.
De Re Metallica
De Re Metallica is a classic treatise (first ever published) on mining written in the 16th century by Georgius Agricola. The book covers all aspects of mining, from prospecting to smelting. It is illustrated with hundreds of woodcuts depicting mining equipment and processes. De Re Metallica was the most comprehensive and authoritative work on mining published in its time. It was used as a textbook by mining engineers for centuries. Hoover's translation of De Re Metallica is considered to be one of the most important works on mining ever published.
Hoover's Translation of De Re Metallica
Our copy (1 of 1200 Published) in photo
Hoover and his wife began translating De Re Metallica in 1906. They worked on the translation for six years, and it was published in 1912. Hoover's translation is considered to be one of the most accurate and comprehensive translations of De Re Metallica ever published. Hoover's translation of De Re Metallica is a valuable resource for mining engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of mining. It is also a beautiful book, with high-quality printing and illustrations.
Public Service
In 1914, World War I broke out. Hoover volunteered his services to the US government and was appointed head of the Commission for Relief in Belgium. The commission was responsible for providing food and other relief supplies to the Belgian people, who were suffering under German occupation.
Hoover did an outstanding job at the helm of the commission. He was able to raise millions of dollars and organize a massive relief effort. He also helped to negotiate the release of American prisoners of war held by the Germans.
Hoover's work in Belgium earned him the admiration of many Americans. In 1921, he was appointed Secretary of Commerce by President Warren G. Harding. Hoover served as Secretary of Commerce for eight years, during which time he oversaw a period of economic prosperity. He also helped to develop new government programs to promote business and industry.
In 1928, Hoover was elected President of the United States. He took office in 1929, just as the Great Depression was beginning. Hoover tried to combat the depression with a variety of government programs, but they were not successful. He was defeated for re-election in 1932 by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
After leaving office, Hoover remained active in public life. He served as chairman of the Hoover Commission, which was responsible for streamlining the federal government. He also wrote several books and articles about government and economics.
Hoover died in 1964 at the age of 89. He is buried at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa.