Power base: Coal mining in the life of South Africa -- John Lang

Title- Power base: Coal mining in the life of South Africa 

Author- John Lang

Publisher- Jonathan Ball

Date- 1995. First edition

Description- Very good condition

Binding- Hardcover with DJ in good condition

Dimensions- 25.2 x 18cm. 236pp

"From time immemorial on the high inland plateau of South Africa vast coal measures, the residue of primeval vegetation, have awaited exploitation. Though pioneer geologists had charted the immensity of the fields, it was not until the discovery of diamonds, then gold, that their importance as an essential supportive element in South Africa's industrial revolution was realised. Even then, coal mining remained the Cinderella of the economic family, with profits, if any, reckoned in pennies per ton and rewards for workers scant. . After long years of national servitude, the industry has been transformed into a key player in the supply of energy world-wide. In Power Base John Lang tells the story of the challenges and vicissitudes faced by the coal men who, over the past 100 years, have held the reins of the industry in their hands.".

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