Gun Thugs, Rednecks, and Radicals: A Documentary History of the West Virginia Mine Wars - Paperback
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Language:EnglishPublisher:PM PressISBN-13:9781604864526ISBN-10:1604864524UPC:9781604864526Book Category:History, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Labor & Industrial RelationsBook Topic:State & Local, 20th CenturySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SC3MQKHR09
Gun Thugs, Rednecks, and Radicals: A Documentary History of the West Virginia Mine Wars
Strikes and union battles occurred throughout American industry during the early part of the twentieth century, but none of these stories compare to the West Virginia Mine Wars of 1912 and 1921. These two workers' rebellions quickly drew national attention to an area known principally for its "black gold," the coal that was vital for U.S. factories, power plants, and warships of that age.
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Language:EnglishPublisher:PM PressISBN-13:9781604864526ISBN-10:1604864524UPC:9781604864526Book Category:History, Political ScienceBook Subcategory:United States, Labor & Industrial RelationsBook Topic:State & Local, 20th CenturySize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.80 inchesWeight:0.7518Product ID:SC3MQKHR09
David Allen Corbin teaches history at the University of Maryland and has received state, regional, and national awards for his work on coal mining history. He is the author of Life, Work, and Rebellion in the Coal Fields. He lives in Charleston, West Virginia.
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