Compleat Collier

A comprehensive guide to the art of coal-mining in the region around Sunderland and Newcastle, including detailed instructions on sinking shafts, getting the coal out of the ground, and working it in the surface. The book also provides valuable information on the geology of the coal measures and the machinery and tools required to operate a successful mine.

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