America In Spitsbergen: The Romance Of An Arctic Coal Mine (1922)

By Nathan Haskell Dole

Book Overview

""America In Spitsbergen: The Romance Of An Arctic Coal Mine"" is a non-fiction book written by Nathan Haskell Dole and published in 1922. The book is about the American coal mining operations in Spitsbergen, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Dole provides a detailed account of the history of the American coal mining industry in Spitsbergen, which began in the early 1900s. He describes the harsh living conditions of the miners, the challenges they faced in extracting coal from the frozen terrain, and the efforts made by the American government to establish a strong presence in the region. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the story to life. Overall, ""America In Spitsbergen"" is a fascinating exploration of a little-known chapter in American history, and a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the men who worked in one of the harshest environments on earth.With An Introduction Relating The History And Describing The Land And The Flora And Fauna Of Spitsbergen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436765072
• ISBN13: 9781436765077
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 2.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"