Miners (History's Most Dangerous Jobs) - Softcover

Burton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0752484788 ISBN 13: 9780752484785

Publisher: The History Press, 2013

Synopsis

Mining is Britain’s oldest industry, and this book follows the men and, in the past, women who spent their lives working underground. Since the New Stone Age various minerals have been wrested from British soil – copper, tin, gold, lead – but in later periods the key commodity was coal. Those who worked in the mines were constantly battling on two fronts: there was the continual danger of flood and explosion; and the often bitter struggles against the mine owners. This story is also one of invention and innovation, looking particularly at how the independent miners of Cornwall and Devon were at the forefront of the development of the steam engine that was to transform society. This, the second book in an exciting new series looking at Britain’s most dangerous industries, is a tale of blood, sweat and death among a courageous and close-knit community that has now all but passed into history.

About this title

About the Author:

Anthony Burton is the author of more than 70 books, including "The Anatomy of Canals Vols 1-3." He has worked extensively in television as a writer and presenter.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0752484788
• ISBN 13: 9780752484785
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184