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