Fire and brimstone: the north butte mining disaster of 1917


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Taal ENG - Engels
Bindwijze Paperback
ISBN/EAN 9781401301552
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Revenant – tells the impressive story of the worst mining disaster in American history.



Contents

On June 8, 1917, a fire broke out in the Granite Mountain mine of the North Butte Mining Company, more than 600 meters underground. Flames, smoke, and toxic gases struck, causing four hundred miners to struggle to survive. Within three days, 164 men had died.

Story and context

Fire and Brimstone not only tells about the heroic miners and their families, but also sketches the broader social climate in Butte, Montana. The city was dealing with anti-war protests, labor conflicts, ethnic tensions, and political radicalization. The mining disaster led to strikes, violence, and ultimately political confrontations.

Language and usage

This book is in English and excellently suited for self-study, education, and professional contexts.

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