Coal Dust on the Fiddle: Songs and Stories of the Bituminous Industry (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258632229)

Coal Dust On The Fiddle: Songs And Stories Of The Bituminous Industry is a book written by George Gershon Korson. It is a collection of songs and stories about the coal mining industry in the United States. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history of the industry, including the struggles of the miners and their families. The second part of the book contains a collection of songs and ballads that were sung by the miners and their families. The songs are accompanied by detailed notes about their origins and meanings. The book provides a unique insight into the lives of the people who worked in the coal mines, their struggles, and their culture. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the coal mining industry in the United States.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: George Gershon Korson
ISBN-10: 1258632225
ISBN-13: 9781258632229
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/23/2013
Pages: 478
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d