The Coal Book

Book Overview

""The Coal Book"" is a comprehensive guide to the coal industry in the late 19th century, written by Charles Austin Bates and originally published in 1899. The book covers a wide range of topics related to coal, including its geological formation, mining methods, transportation, and uses in industry and household heating. Bates also provides detailed information on the various types of coal, their properties, and their market value. The book is intended as a reference for those involved in the coal industry, including miners, engineers, and investors, as well as anyone interested in the history and science of coal. With its detailed descriptions, illustrations, and technical information, ""The Coal Book"" remains a valuable resource for scholars and researchers today.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: 1120754356
• ISBN13: 9781120754356
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"