Title |
The US Coal Industry in the Nineteenth Century
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Author |
Sean Patrick Adams |
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Categories
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Economic History
Industrial Organization
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Type |
Article |
Description |
The coal industry was a major foundation for American industrialization in the nineteenth century. As a fuel source, coal provided a cheap and efficient source of power for steam engines, furnaces, and forges across the United States. |
URL |
http://www.eh.net/encyclopedia/?article=adams.industry.coal.us |
Home URL |
http://www.eh.net/ |
