The Geography of the Western Kentucky Coal Field
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- Title
- The Geography of the Western Kentucky Coal Field
- Publication year listed
- 1924
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- Public domain eBook
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About this book
The Geography of the Western Kentucky Coal Field
Author: Wilbur Burroughs
Year: 1924
"A Study of the Influence of Geology and Physiography upon the Industry, Commerce and Life of the People." Contents: List of Illustrations ix List of Tables xi Chapter 1: Geographic Conditions p. 1 Chapter 2: Geology p. 9 Chapter 3: Climate p. 21 Chapter 4: Natural Resources p. 29 Chapter 5: The Land and Its Uses p. 51 Chapter 6: Living Conditions in Rural Districts p. 99 Chapter 7: Highways and Transportation p. 113 Chapter 8: The Coal Industry p. 123 Chapter 9: Clay Mining and the Clay Industries p. 127 Chapter 10: Cities and Manufactures p. 131 Chapter 11: Population and Wealth p. 147 Chapter 12: Summary and Conclusion p. 157 Statistical Tables p. 166 Selected Bibliography p. 201 Index p. 207