Coal Dust on Your Feet
- 338 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
Coal Dust on Your Feet is a historical ethnography covering a century and a half, looking at the lives and struggles of the immigrants who came to work in the Pennsylvania anthracite mines.
Historias del Susquehanna Serie
Esta serie profundiza en la rica historia y ecología de uno de los sistemas fluviales más antiguos del mundo. Emplea un enfoque interdisciplinario, entrelazando ciencias, ciencias sociales, literatura y filosofía. Los lectores encontrarán narrativas que abarcan pueblos indígenas, asentamientos tempranos, desarrollo industrial y el mundo natural. La colección busca descubrir modelos para relaciones más sostenibles entre el ser humano y el medio ambiente.
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Coal Dust on Your Feet
The Rise, Decline, and Restoration of an Anthracite Mining Town
- 338 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
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.