History's Most Dangerous Jobs: Miners
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History's Most Dangerous Jobs: Miners by Anthony Burton
Mining is Britains oldest industry, and this book follows the men and, in the past, women who spent their lives working underground. This story is also one of invention and innovation, looking particularly at how the independent miners of Cornwall and Devon were at the forefront of the development of the steam engine that was to transform society.
ANTHONY BURTON specialises in the history of technology and transport. His books include The Anatomy of Canals, The Iron Men, Miners, Navvies, and The Workers’ War. He has been involved in over 100 TV documentaries, half as writer/presenter and others as historical adviser, including The Past at Work for the BBC and appeared as a guest expert on Coast, Reel History and Big, Bigger, Biggest. More recently he has been Historical Adviser for six ten-part series for Discovery that have involved visiting industrial sites in both Europe and America. He lives in Stroud.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752484785 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752484788 |
| Title | History's Most Dangerous Jobs: Miners |
| Author | Anthony Burton |
| Series | History's Most Dangerous Jobs |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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