Underground Mathematics: Craft Culture and Knowledge Production in Early Modern Europe.

The article focuses on Thomas Morel's book, which explores the significance of early modern subterranean surveying, particularly within the context of the mining rush in the Holy Roman Empire. Morel emphasizes the cultural and economic importance of Markscheidekunst, or underground geometry, in establishing property rights and guiding mining operations. The book provides a chronological account of the development of surveying practices from the late fifteenth century to the late eighteenth century, highlighting the experiences and customs of mining communities and the social contexts in which surveyors operated. Morel's work is noted for its rich primary evidence and its contribution to understanding the artisanal culture of underground surveying, making it a valuable resource for historians of mathematics, science, and technology. [Extracted from the article]