Henry Clay Frick and the Golden Age of Coal and Coke, 1870-1920

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The narrative focuses on the rise of the coal and coke industry in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, driven by Henry Clay Frick's initiatives starting in 1871. It explores the industry's impact on industrial America, detailing the experiences of miners and immigrants, the emergence of labor unions, and environmental challenges from pollution. Utilizing primary sources from the era, the book reexamines Frick's legacy, presenting him not merely as a corrupt figure but as an influential industrial leader who shaped the region's economic landscape.