This book is a fascinating and intimate account of life as a Swedish miner in the early 19th century. Through the eyes of Erik Leonard Bore, we gain a unique perspective on the daily struggles, triumphs, and tragedies of the mining life. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of Sweden in the 1800s. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base...