47 Down by Ohenry Mace
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.
..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)
O. Henry Mace has written on western history and has put together collector's guides on both early photographs and Victoriana.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9780471446927 |
| ISBN 10 | 0471446920 |
| Titel | 47 Down |
| Autor | Ohenry Mace |
| Buchzustand | Nicht verfügbar |
| Verlag | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2004-04-21 |
| Seitenanzahl | 288 |
| Hinweis auf dem Einband | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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