The Story of a Piece of Coal: What It Is, Whence It Comes, and Whither It Goes

This page-turner presents a heartwarming tale of trial, triumph, and a never-ending quest for true love. It will make you laugh, cry, and inform you about what coal is, its origin, and whither it goes.

Content includes:

The Origin of Coal and the Plants of Which It is Composed

A General View of the Coal-bearing Strata

Various Forms of Coal and Carbon

The Coal-mine and Its Dangers

Early History—its Use and Its Abuse

How Gas is Made—illuminating Oils and Bye-products

The Coal Supplies of the World

The Coal-tar Colours