Coal Dust on Your Feet

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

Auteurs

• Janet MacGaffey

Séries

• Histoires du Susquehanna

Paramètres

• 338 pages
• 12 heures de lecture

• Cartes et voyages
• Géographie & Topographie
• Histoire
• Histoire du monde
• Sciences sociales

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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.

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• Année de publication: 2013
• Reliure: (rigide)