Legendary Mines and Men
by Maurice Castagne, P.E.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  PART I -
Chapter:  
1. My Career as a Mine Boss
2. Hardrock Mines' with Nick Names
3. Hardrock Miners' Character Classifications
4. Hardrock Miners' Handles
5, Mine Bosses, Miners and Families
6. Death and Injuries of the Miners
7. Strange Happenings in Underground Mines
8. Signal Bells for Mining Dangers and Disasters
9. Miners Mental Hang-ups and Superstitions
10. The Miners symbolic Idols and Religion
11. Hardrock Miners Work Apparel
12. Hardrock Miners' Tools and Trade
13. Hardrock Miners' Sayings
14. In Conclusion

PART II: Stories of Mines and Men
Chapter:  
1. Mine Tragedies Down in the Mine
2. Near Mine Tragedies
3. Stories of Mining Events
4. Mystical and Strange Mining Stories

GLOSSARY
    A. Underground Mine Workings Described
    B. Mining Terminology
    C. Other Mining Terms

 

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