About the book
The region along Deep River in central North Carolina once boasted a small but significant coal mining industry that from the early 1800s to the end of the 20th century provided fuel for manufacturing and domestic use. Confronted by natural obstacles and other challenges--including a devastating explosion in 1925 that killed 53 men and boys--entrepreneurs made numerous attempts (some successful, some not) to harness the power of coal in a state still defining itself in a modernizing nation. Iron forges and hearths required ample supplies of coal to meet local demand, and the Deep River deposits provided them when no others existed.
Editions of The Deep River Coalfield
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476668987
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476629025
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The region along Deep River in central North Carolina once boasted a small but significant coal mining industry that from the early 1800s to the end of the 20th century provided fuel for manufacturing and domestic use. Confronted by natural obstacles and other challenges--including a devastating explosion in 1925 that killed 53 men and boys--entrepreneurs made numerous attempts (some successful, some not) to harness the power of coal in a state still defining itself in a modernizing nation. Iron forges and hearths required ample supplies of coal to meet local demand, and the Deep River deposits provided them when no others existed.
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What is The Deep River Coalfield about?
The region along Deep River in central North Carolina once boasted a small but significant coal mining industry that from the early 1800s to the end of the 20th century provided fuel for manufacturing and domestic use. Confronted by natural obstacles and other challenges--including a devastating explosion in 1925 that killed 53 men and boys--entrepreneurs made numerous attempts (some successful, some not) to harness the power of coal in a state still defining itself in a modernizing nation. Iron forges and hearths required ample supplies of coal to meet local demand, and the Deep River deposits provided them when no others existed.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Deep River Coalfield?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of The Deep River Coalfield?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781476668987
How long is The Deep River Coalfield and how many pages does it have?
The Deep River Coalfield has 244 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Deep River Coalfield?
James H. Chapman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Deep River Coalfield is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476668987) and pdf(ISBN 9781476629025)
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