Story of the Springhill Disaster
comprising
a Full and Authentic Account of the Great Coal Mining Explosion at
Springhill Mines, Nova Scotia, February 21st, 1891 including a History
of Springhill and its Collieries by
R A H Morrow
Also a description of the underground workings, mechanical operations
and mysteries of the mine; reviews of other great coal mining
disasters, coal and its history, dangers of mining operations and
safeguards against accidents in mines, explanation of coal mining
terms, lessons from the great calamity.
Published in St. John, N.B. (New Brunswick) by- R. A. H. Morrow - 1891
- first edition - olive embossed hardcover with black lettering on
front and spine - measures 5"x7.5" with 311 pages - front hinge loose
netting exposed - 2 small initials on ffep - light soiling - fully
illustrated with drawings - glossary of mining terms.
Includes Coroner’s Inquest and Verdict.
In my opinion -
a rare find!!
A GREAT ADDITION TO THE BOOKSHELF OF ANYONE
INTERESTED IN MINING DISASTERS!
Book 1105 $129.45 Canadian Currency plus $10.00 shipping
within North America
CHAPTER HEADINGS:
The Startling Years
Scene of the Disaster
The Wave of Sorrow
Searching for the Dead and Injured
Care of the Wounded
Scenes at the Morgue
The Gloom Deepens
Personal Incidents
Experience of Survivors
List of the Victims
Coroner's Inquest and Verdict
Burial of the Victims
Sympathy wiht the Bereaved
Help for the Disaster
Lessons from the Great Calamity
Review of Other Great Coal Mine Disasters
Dangers of Coal Mining Operations
Safeguards Against Accidents in Mines
History of Springhill and its Collieries
Extent of Neighboring Coal Measures
Coal and its History
Mysteries of the Mine
Mechanical Operations of the Pit
Glossary of Terms Used By Miners