America In Spitsbergen: The Romance Of An Arctic Coal Mine (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164563952)

""America in Spitsbergen: The Romance of an Arctic Coal Mine"" is a book written by Nathan Haskell Dole in 1922. The book is a detailed account of the American coal mining industry in the Arctic region of Spitsbergen, Norway. Dole provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the coal mining industry in Spitsbergen, from its inception in the late 19th century to the modern era. He also discusses the challenges faced by the American coal miners in the harsh Arctic environment, including the extreme cold, polar bears, and the isolation from civilization. The book also provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the miners, their work routines, and the social dynamics of the mining community. Overall, ""America in Spitsbergen"" is a fascinating and informative account of an important chapter in the history of the Arctic coal mining industry, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the American miners who worked in this challenging environment.With An Introduction Relating The History And Describing The Land And The Flora And Fauna Of Spitsbergen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nathan Haskell Dole
ISBN-10: 1164563955
ISBN-13: 9781164563952
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 548
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.68lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.11d