A riveting account of the worst gold mine disaster in history In 1922, 47 miners were trapped 4,000 feet underground by a fire in the Argonaut Gold Mine in Jackson, California. As the trapped men's families stood vigil at the entrance, rescue workers rushed to the mine from across the state. So did scores of reporters, and for two weeks the unfolding story was worldwide front-page news. Down below, a small army of rescuers, desperate to reach the 47, labored to restore an old tunnel that once connected the Argonaut to its nearby competitor and bitter rival, the Kennedy Mine. This gripping narrative tells a compelling tale of heroism, tragedy, and conflict as it explores the all-too-familiar theme of corporate greed versus worker safety. O. Henry Mace (Sacramento, CA) has written on western history and assembled collector's guides to early photographs and Victoriana.
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"...a well-rounded examination. Mace smoothly connects the fire and the mining town of Jackson with bigger American and world affairs." (Publishers Weekly, April 26, 2004) "[Mace's] dedication pays off in a well-rounded examination of the fire and the mining industry." (Publishers Weekly) "Mace captures all of the drama and heartbreak... This book is exceptional historical reporting and highly recommended." (Tucson Citizen) "A damn good read!"(Amador Ledger-Dispatch) "[Mace] does a great job of capturing the culture of the "tramp" hard-rock miner of the day." (Richard L. Bullock, D. Eng., P.E, Mining Engineer)
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Höhe: 225 mm
Breite: 146 mm
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978-0-471-44692-7 (9780471446927)
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O. Henry Mace has written on western history and has put together collector's guides on both early photographs and Victoriana.
Preface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1. The Greatest Fear. Chapter 2. Like the Frames of a Movie. Chapter 3. Their Worst Enemy. Chapter 4. A Meeting of Minds. Chapter 5. The Cream of the Crop. Chapter 6. In Her Dark Frightened Eyes. Chapter 7. Disappointments and Conflicts. Chapter 8. Undercover Work. Chapter 9. Breakthrough. Chapter 10. The Hand of Fate. Chapter 11. They Have Risen. Chapter 12. Bound for the Same Place. Chapter 13. Pointing Fingers. Chapter 14. The Cause and the Cost. Chapter 15. A Dynamic Conclusion. Bibliography.
