Coal Pits And Pitmen - Robert Nelson Boyd - Bog

Coal Pits and Pitmen: A Short History of the Coal Trade and the Legislation Affecting It is a book written by Robert Nelson Boyd in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the coal industry in Britain, including the history of coal mining, the working conditions of coal miners, and the legislation that affected the industry. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the coal trade. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of coal mining in Britain, from the earliest times to the present day. The second chapter discusses the working conditions of coal miners, including the dangers they faced and the measures taken to improve their safety. The third chapter covers the legislation that affected the coal industry, including the Coal Mines Regulation Act of 1872 and the Coal Mines Act of 1887. The fourth chapter discusses the role of trade unions in the coal industry, including their efforts to improve working conditions and wages for miners. The final chapter provides a summary of the book's main points and offers some suggestions for further reading. Overall, Coal Pits and Pitmen is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the coal industry in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.