Mining was one of the more difficult ways to earn a living in the Old West. Bobbie Kalman's book The Life of a Miner details the work and hardships of the people who searched for valuable minerals such as gold, silver, and copper. Fascinating text reveals:
-- how a hard rock mine worked
-- a miner's tools and different jobs in the mines
-- hazardous working conditions underground
-- miners' rights, homes, and families
-- boomtowns and famous mines of the West
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Mining was one of the more difficult ways to earn a living in the Old West. Bobbie Kalman's book The Life of a Miner details the work and hardships of the people who searched for valuable minerals such as gold, silver, and copper. Fascinating text reveals:
-- how a hard rock mine worked
-- a miner's tools and different jobs in the mines
-- hazardous working conditions underground
-- miners' rights, homes, and families
-- boomtowns and famous mines of the West
Imprint | Turtleback Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Life in the Old West |
Release date | October 1999 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | October 1999 |
Authors | Bobbie Kalman |
Dimensions | 272 x 213 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Library binding |
Pages | 32 |
Edition | Turtleback School & Library ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-613-11777-7 |
Barcode | 9780613117777 |
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LSN | 0-613-11777-8 |