On Coal, At Home And Abroad: With Relation To Consumption, Cost, Demand, And Supply (1873) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436885409)

On Coal, At Home And Abroad: With Relation To Consumption, Cost, Demand, And Supply is a book written by John R. Leifchild and first published in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the coal industry at the time, both in the United Kingdom and abroad. Leifchild examines the consumption, cost, demand, and supply of coal, and provides detailed statistics and analysis of the industry. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the coal industry. The first section provides an overview of the history of coal mining, while the second section examines the different types of coal and their uses. The third section looks at the consumption of coal in different industries, including iron and steel production, steam power, and domestic heating. The fourth section of the book focuses on the cost of coal, including the factors that affect the price of coal and the impact of government policies on the industry. The fifth section examines the demand for coal, both in the United Kingdom and in other countries, while the sixth section looks at the supply of coal, including the different sources of coal and the methods used to extract it. Throughout the book, Leifchild provides detailed statistics and analysis of the coal industry, including charts and graphs to illustrate his points. He also discusses the social and economic impact of the coal industry, including the working conditions of miners and the impact of coal on the environment. Overall, On Coal, At Home And Abroad: With Relation To Consumption, Cost, Demand, And Supply is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the coal industry or the economics of energy production.And Other Inquiries Of Present Interest, Being Three Articles Contributed Tot He Edinburgh Review, With An Appendix.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: John R. Leifchild
ISBN-10: 143688540X
ISBN-13: 9781436885409
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d