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Life in the old west: life of a miner
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Title:
Life in the Old West: Life of a Miner
Author:
Bobbie Kalman
Year:
1999
Series:
Gem Guides Book Company
Format:
32 pages
"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 the mining industry began - how a hard rock mine worked - a miner's tools - different jobs in the mines - hazardous working conditions underground - miners' rights, homes, and families - boomtowns and famous mines of the West"