Buried Treasure: The Story Of America's Coal (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163822234)

Buried Treasure: The Story of America's Coal is a comprehensive historical account of the coal industry in the United States. Written by Marion B. Cothren, the book covers the discovery and development of coal deposits, the rise of coal mining as a major industry, and the impact of coal on American society and the economy.The book begins with an overview of the geological formation of coal and the earliest known uses of coal by ancient civilizations. It then moves on to the 18th and 19th centuries, when coal mining became a major industry in the United States, fueling the Industrial Revolution and powering the growth of cities and transportation networks.Throughout the book, Cothren explores the social and economic impact of coal mining on American communities, including the development of company towns, the rise of labor unions, and the environmental consequences of coal mining and burning.Buried Treasure: The Story of America's Coal is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the development of industry, and the role of energy resources in shaping society.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: Marion B. Cothren
ISBN-10: 116382223X
ISBN-13: 9781163822234
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d