47 Down: The 1922 Argonaut Gold Mine Disaster
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (803 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471446920 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gripping historical rescue saga "Gripping historical rescue saga Lutyens Fan "47 Down" refers to the number of miners trapped in one of the deepest and most prosperous gold mines in the California foothills, in the year 1922. I bought the book because of a distant relationship to one of the individuals managing the mine, thinking this would be a good way to learn some family history. I was prepared to wade through what I thought would be dry melodrama, but I was gripped from the first pages.In addition to learning a great deal of interesting information about mining and mines, I was completely captiv. 7 Down" refers to the number of miners trapped in one of the deepest and most prosperous gold mines in the California foothills, in the year 1922. I bought the book because of a distant relationship to one of the individuals managing the mine, thinking this would be a good way to learn some family history. I was prepared to wade through what I thought would be dry melodrama, but I was gripped from the first pages.In addition to learning a great deal of interesting information about mining and mines, I was completely captiv. Kimberly Ann Lish said Fantastic, Insightful Read!. As an avid reader of non-fiction books based on historical events, I picked up Fantastic, Insightful Read! Kimberly Ann Lish As an avid reader of non-fiction books based on historical events, I picked up 47 Down in hopes of learning a bit about my home state and in return I got so much more. Not only does O. Henry Mace give a gripping account of a disaster that affected the lives of many but a concise representation of the background and history of mines in California and across the country. What I appreciated most about the book is the detail the author took into researching the lives of not only the 47 miners and their families, but also the rep. 7 Down in hopes of learning a bit about my home state and in return I got so much more. Not only does O. Henry Mace give a gripping account of a disaster that affected the lives of many but a concise representation of the background and history of mines in California and across the country. What I appreciated most about the book is the detail the author took into researching the lives of not only the Fantastic, Insightful Read! Kimberly Ann Lish As an avid reader of non-fiction books based on historical events, I picked up 47 Down in hopes of learning a bit about my home state and in return I got so much more. Not only does O. Henry Mace give a gripping account of a disaster that affected the lives of many but a concise representation of the background and history of mines in California and across the country. What I appreciated most about the book is the detail the author took into researching the lives of not only the 47 miners and their families, but also the rep. 7 miners and their families, but also the rep. Mining Tragedy Brought to Life I read this after reading a book about a silver mine fire in Idaho. This is more of a historical type book, but it held my interest. The book author did his homework and brought this sad story to life. I recommend it.
Photos. Mace researched the mine fire for seven years; his dedication pays off in a well-rounded examination of the fire and the mining industry. Mace also smoothly connects the fire and the mining town of Jackson with bigger American and world affairs like the war in Europe, immigration, Prohibition, advances in communication and the growth of women's rights. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Though Mace never really steps outside the facts long enough to capture the experience of the trapped miners, his intimate portraits of the miners' families, mine employees and, especially, journalist Ruth Finney, explore the countless ways the mining disaster changed those who were close to it. All rights reserved. From Publishers Weekly This volume details the fire in the main shaft of a Jackson, Calif., Argonaut gold mine, which trapped 47 miners 4,650 feet below ground in the summer of 1922. Even without coming to a conclusion about which rescue
Mace takes the reader inside the Argonaut mine shaft and doesn’t let go. Stern, author of The Buffalo Creek Disaster"This is as much a story about journalism as it is about a mine disaster. Advance Praise for 47 Down "A gripping mystery story: Will the men trapped deep underground in a mine by fire be reached by rescuers in time? And why do these mining disasters occur, and reoccur, in our nation’s history?" –Gerald M. Women reporters assigned to chronicle the human side were called ‘sob sisters’ for their ability to evoke emotion with words. Henry Mace’s 47 Down, the story of the 1922 Argonaut mining tragedy, is, quite simply, one of the best disaster books to come along in years. Mace’s taut, lyrical, intelligent prose combined with his thorough research and his film director’s eye for detail and focus make 47 Down as compelling as The Perfect Storm and as memorable as Young Men and Fire. O. This is a necessary book." –Denise Gess, coauthor of Firestorm at Peshtigo. Henry Mace pays tribute to the tenacious and creative Ruth Finney, whose storytelling skills framed th