A Sketch of the History of the Coal Trade of Northumberland and Durham, Part 1: Being to the Year, 1700 (1897)

""A Sketch Of The History Of The Coal Trade Of Northumberland And Durham, Part 1: Being To The Year, 1700"" is a historical account of the coal trade in Northumberland and Durham, two counties in the northeast of England. The book, written by Mark Archer and first published in 1897, provides a detailed overview of the coal industry in the region from its early beginnings up until the year 1700. The first part of the book covers the early history of the coal trade, including the discovery of coal in the region, the development of mining techniques, and the growth of the industry. The book also explores the social and economic impact of the coal trade, including the rise of coal barons and the emergence of a working-class coal-mining community.Throughout the book, Archer draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, contemporary accounts, and personal anecdotes, to provide a rich and detailed picture of the coal trade in Northumberland and Durham. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the coal industry in England, and provides a fascinating insight into the social and economic history of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.