Empire Mine and the Cascade Range Michigan's Largest Iron Mine |
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| Author:
| Koski, Allan |
| ISBN: | 978-0-578-78227-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2020 |
| Publisher: | Allan Koski
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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This book is for you, if you want to learn about:? The history of Palmer, MI and the Cascade Range.? The struggles and working conditions of early immigrant iron miners.? The importance of major strikes in lifting miners into middle class.? The history of the Steelworkers (USWA) on the Marquette Iron Range.? The tragedy filled, long slow road to improving mine safety.? The gradual demise of Michigan's underground iron mines.? The rise of Michigan's Taconite Industry.? The birth of an...
More DescriptionThis book is for you, if you want to learn about:? The history of Palmer, MI and the Cascade Range.? The struggles and working conditions of early immigrant iron miners.? The importance of major strikes in lifting miners into middle class.? The history of the Steelworkers (USWA) on the Marquette Iron Range.? The tragedy filled, long slow road to improving mine safety.? The gradual demise of Michigan's underground iron mines.? The rise of Michigan's Taconite Industry.? The birth of an Empire - Michigan's largest iron mine.? The rise of women into the ranks of iron miners.? The difference between Magnetite and Hematite.? The discovery of some of oldest fossils visible to the naked eye.? And much more?