Empires of industry. The legacy of king coal /
The Legacy of King Coal is a comprehensive chronicle of this vital industry, featuring extensive footage of coal mining through the years. Trace the long history of labor unrest that often pointed the way for other industries, and relive some of the worst industrial disasters in history. Descend int...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. Original language in English. |
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New York :
A & E Television Network : Manufactured by CustomFlix, an Amazon.com Co.,
2002, ©1997.
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| Series: | American history in video.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | The Legacy of King Coal is a comprehensive chronicle of this vital industry, featuring extensive footage of coal mining through the years. Trace the long history of labor unrest that often pointed the way for other industries, and relive some of the worst industrial disasters in history. Descend into the bowels of the earth for an up-close look at modern coal mining, and see how, despite countless technological advances and safety features, it remains one of the most dangerous of man's undertakings. In extensive interviews, labor leaders and coal company presidents offer insights into this vital industry, while industrial historians trace the impact of coal on the American economy.-- publisher's description. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 electronic resource (approximately 50 min.)). |