Fossil Digging in the Mordens

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Set in the 1840s, the narrative explores the emergence of open-cast mining in Cambridgeshire, where a fossil deposit, believed by some to be dinosaur droppings, became essential for producing superphosphate, the first chemical fertilizer. The book delves into the profound social, economic, and environmental effects of this mining activity on the communities of Guilden and Steeple Morden, offering insights into a unique industrial development and its broader implications.