Lula, Thanks for the information about the book, "Early Coal Mining in Pocahontas, Virginia", by Jack M. Jones. I will try to see if I can find a copy of it. I would like to add it to my very small collection on the subject of coal mines and miners. Cordially, Ed Durbin Lula Hunter wrote: > > Someone inquired as to whether there were any books available on coal > mining and coal mines. > > I found an excellent book at the Tazewell County Virginia Histoical Society > titled "Early Coal Mining in Pocahontas, Virginia", by Jack M Jones. > Published by and available from: > Jack M Jones, 1317 Fenwick Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502, published in 1983. > > This writing represents a bried study of the fascinating history of > Pocahontas, VA, and its coal development. Chief aim has been directed to > gathering and documenting in written form the limited information and > available data about the early days of Pocahontas and the coal mining > industry of the area. > > Pocahontas and her coal have touched the lives of many people. From a > sparse beginning in the hillside behind the home of Blacksmith Jordan > Nelson to the vast coal field that bears its name. Pocahontas Coal has > helped develop and mold our country into the greatest industrial nation on > earth. This was accomplished by a proud pioneering people who gravitated to > the coal fields to wok and live in what was then a remote and sparcely > populated area. These early miners were from all walks of life and all > nationalities, but all possessed hopes, dreams and the courage necessary to > work, develop and provide a way for others to follow in the coal > development of southwest Virginia. > > The book contains a lot of pictures that are interesting. > > The above described coal mine is now a historical site, one that you can > tour. To learn more about this and other historical sites in Tazewell and > surrounding areas, go to thisr web site: > > http://www.richlands-news-press.com/index.htm > > Regards, > Lula