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Coal: A Human History

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The fascinating, often surprising story of how a simple black rock altered the course of history, perfect for fans of Mark Kurlansky's Salt and Jeremy Paxman's Black Gold.

'A passionate plea for a more considered way of treating the earth, its...

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Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0099478846
ISBN13:9780099478843
Release Date:January 2006
Publisher:Arrow Books
Length:337 Pages
Weight:0.58 lbs.
Dimensions:7.7" x 0.9" x 5.1"

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Coal: A Human History

By Barbara Freese

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Engrossing . . . Coal, to borrow a phrase, is king. -- New York Times Book Review
In this remarkable book, Barbara Freese takes us on a rich historical journey that begins hundreds of millions of years ago and spans the globe. Prized as the best stone in...

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Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0465057934
ISBN13:9780465057931
Release Date:February 2016
Publisher:Basic Books
Length:384 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.4" x 8.2"

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Coal: A Human History

By Barbara Freese

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Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0738204005
ISBN13:9780738204000
Release Date:January 2003
Publisher:Perseus Publishing
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:7.8" x 1.0" x 5.5"

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Coal: A Human History

By Barbara Freese

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Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0142000981
ISBN13:9780142000984
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Penguin Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.81 lbs.
Dimensions:7.1" x 0.7" x 5.1"

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Coal: A Human History

By Barbara Freese

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In this remarkable book, Barbara Freese takes us on a rich historical journey that begins hundreds of millions of years ago and spans the globe. Prized as "the best stone in Britain" by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed societies, expanded frontiers,...

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Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B000LMPL5G
ISBN13:9780142000984
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Penguin Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.81 lbs.
Dimensions:7.1" x 0.7" x 5.1"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 12 and higher

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Coal: A Human History

By Barbara Freese

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Format:MP3 CD
Language:English
ISBN:1400150876
ISBN13:9781400150878
Release Date:May 2003
Publisher:Tantor Audio
Length:8 Pages
Weight:0.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.4" x 7.8"

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Coal: A Human History

By Barbara Freese

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Format:Audio CD
Language:English
ISBN:1400100879
ISBN13:9781400100873
Release Date:June 2003
Publisher:Tantor Audio
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.4" x 5.3"

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Coal : A Human History

By Barbara Freese

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Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0434013331
ISBN13:9780434013333
Release Date:January 2005
Publisher:William Heinemann Ltd
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:7.7" x 1.3" x 5.4"

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