A Text-Book of Coal-Mining: For the Use of Colliery Managers and Others (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Herbert William Hughes

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9780243266951: A Text-Book of Coal-Mining: For the Use of Colliery Managers and Others (Classic Reprint)

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This informative volume, written by an expert in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of coal mining methods from the past and present day. Coal, a widely used fossil fuel, is formed over millions of years from ancient plant matter and is an integral part of the world's energy production. The author clearly explains the complex subject of geology and its role in both coal formation and the exploration for new coalfields. This book is an accessible source of knowledge for those working in the mining industry or with an interest in understanding coal, its origins, and its extraction from the Earth. This book provides a vital insight into the process that will be invaluable to anyone involved in the mining or energy sectors, as well as those interested in the science that underlies coal mining.

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