Coal Dust on Your Feet

The Rise, Decline, and Restoration of an Anthracite Mining Town

Autori

• Janet MacGaffey

Serie

• Storie del Susquehanna

Parametri

• 338 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the lives and struggles of immigrants in Pennsylvania's anthracite mines, this historical ethnography spans a century and a half. It delves into their experiences, challenges, and contributions, offering a rich narrative that highlights the cultural and social dynamics of mining communities. The book provides a deep understanding of the immigrant experience in the context of labor, resilience, and identity within the harsh realities of the coal industry.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

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