Publisher's Synopsis
The Broad Top Coal Field Of Huntingdon, Bedford And Fulton Counties (1913) is a historical book written by James Henry Gardner. The book provides a comprehensive account of the coal mining industry in the Broad Top Coal Field, located in Huntingdon, Bedford, and Fulton counties in Pennsylvania, United States. The author describes the geology of the region, the history of coal mining in the area, and the impact of coal mining on the local economy and society. The book also contains detailed information about the various mines, mining methods, and the lives of the miners who worked there. The author provides a vivid description of the harsh working conditions, the dangers faced by the miners, and the efforts made to improve safety in the mines. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of coal mining in Pennsylvania and the impact of coal mining on local communities.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.
