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  • SKU: 9781583882825
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  • Date Of Publication: 01/05/2011
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Coal Mining Equipment at Work

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Western Kentucky represented, in the time period covered by this book from the 1950s-80s, the bulk of coal mining in North America. Attributed to in John Prine’s famous song “Paradise,” Muhlenberg County is home to Kentucky's first commercial coal mine named the McLean Drift Bank. At one point, Muhlenberg County produced more coal than any county, state, or country as the largest producer of coal in the world. The massive mining machines documented herein show how this was possible through vintage and colorful photography. Production statistics are detailed for each piece of equipment, laced with historical facts and stories about the mines and mining companies that operated them. Includes a rare look at some of the old draglines that have been re-started and are digging in Western Kentucky once again thanks to new technology.

Author: Michael Davis

Author Bio: NA

ISBN: 9781583882825

Publisher: Enthusiast Books

Binding Type: Paperback / softback

Language: English

Pages: 128

Printing Status: No longer supplied by us

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