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The Coal Industry

The Coal Industry

Shurick, A. T.

Hardcover

Business GeneralTechnology & EngineeringGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1025559169
ISBN13: 9781025559162
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Coal Industry by A.T. Shurick provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of the coal mining sector during its peak years in the early twentieth century. This authoritative work explores the entire lifecycle of coal, beginning with its geological formation and moving through the various methods of extraction, including both underground and surface mining operations. Shurick provides technical insights into the engineering challenges of the era, the machinery employed, and the complexities of mine management.

Beyond the mechanical aspects of mining, the book delves into the economic and social structures of the industry. It analyzes market dynamics, distribution networks, and the vital role coal played as the primary driver of industrialization and transport. By addressing the labor conditions and the administrative side of coal production, the work offers a holistic view of an industry that once stood at the center of the global economy. This study is an invaluable resource for understanding the historical development of energy production and the technological foundations that powered the modern world. The Coal Industry remains a significant historical document for readers interested in the intersection of technology, geology, and economic history.

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