Coal and the coal mines

Greene

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9782528121085
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Energy Industry
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Coal and the Coal Mines by Homer Greene is a comprehensive exploration of the coal mining industry in the United States during the late 19th century. The book delves into the origins, formation, and geological characteristics of coal, providing readers with a scientific foundation for understanding this vital natural resource. Greene meticulously describes the various types of coal, their properties, and their uses, highlighting the significance of coal as a driving force behind the industrial revolution and modern civilization. The narrative takes readers deep into the heart of coal mining operations, offering vivid accounts of the daily lives of miners, the dangers they face, and the complex machinery and techniques employed to extract coal from the earth. Greene discusses the organization of mines, the roles of different workers, and the evolution of mining technology, from primitive hand tools to advanced mechanical systems. He also addresses the economic and social impact of coal mining on communities, examining issues such as labor relations, strikes, and the rise of labor unions. Throughout the book, Greene combines technical detail with human interest, painting a compelling picture of the challenges and triumphs experienced by those who work in the coal industry. He explores the environmental consequences of mining, the transportation of coal by rail and canal, and the broader implications of coal as a source of energy. Richly illustrated with diagrams and engravings, Coal and the Coal Mines serves as both an educational resource and a historical document, capturing a pivotal era in American industry and society.

Table of contents

• COAL AND THE COAL MINES
• PREFACE.
• CONTENTS.
• LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
• CHAPTER I. IN THE BEGINNING.
• CHAPTER II. THE COMPOSITION OF COAL.
• CHAPTER III. WHEN COAL WAS FORMED.
• CHAPTER IV. HOW THE COAL BEDS LIE.
• CHAPTER V. THE DISCOVERY OF COAL.
• CHAPTER VI. THE INTRODUCTION OF COAL INTO USE.
• CHAPTER VII. THE WAY INTO THE MINES.
• CHAPTER VIII. A PLAN OF A COAL MINE.
• CHAPTER IX. THE MINER AT WORK.
• CHAPTER X. WHEN THE MINE ROOF FALLS.
• CHAPTER XI. AIR AND WATER IN THE MINES.
• CHAPTER XII. THE DANGEROUS GASES.
• CHAPTER XIII. THE ANTHRACITE COAL BREAKER.
• CHAPTER XIV. IN THE BITUMINOUS COAL MINES.
• CHAPTER XV. THE BOY WORKERS AT THE MINES.
• CHAPTER XVI. MINERS AND THEIR WAGES.
• GLOSSARY OF MINING TERMS.
• INDEX.