King Coal : A Pictorial Heritage of West Virginia Coal Mining

by Stan Cohen

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Stan Cohen

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Stan B. Cohen has been an author and publisher in Missoula for 36 years and has helped found two historical museums in town. He serves on several other historical boards and organizations. The images in the book are from his personal collection, archives in Missoula and Helena, and many private collections and individuals.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Economics, History
DDC/MDS: 338.2 — Society, government, & culture Economics Production Mineral Extraction
LCC: HD8039 .M62 .U6175 — Social sciences Industries. Land use. Labor Industries. Land use. Labor Labor. Work. Working class By industry or trade

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