Publisher's Synopsis
Those Black Diamond Men: A Tale Of The Anthrax Valley is a novel written by William F. Gibbons and first published in 1902. The story is set in the Anthrax Valley, a coal-mining region in Pennsylvania, and follows the lives of a group of miners known as the ""Black Diamond Men."" The novel explores the harsh working conditions and dangerous environment that the miners face on a daily basis, as well as the social and economic struggles of their families.The main character of the novel is John Thorpe, a young miner who is determined to improve his life and the lives of his fellow workers. He becomes involved in a labor strike, fighting for better wages and working conditions for the miners. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is also involved in the strike and the fight for workers' rights.As the strike intensifies, tensions rise between the miners and the coal company owners, leading to violence and tragedy. The novel explores themes of social justice, labor rights, and the power dynamics between workers and their employers.Overall, Those Black Diamond Men: A Tale Of The Anthrax Valley is a powerful and poignant novel that sheds light on the struggles and hardships faced by coal miners in early 20th century America.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.
