Coal Dust on Your Feet

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

Autor*innen

• Janet MacGaffey

Reihen

• Geschichten von Susquehanna

Parameter

• 338 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geografie
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Hardcover