Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company"" is a historical account of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, published in 1840. The book details the company's establishment, growth, and impact on the coal industry in the United States. It covers the company's early days, including the discovery of coal deposits in the Lehigh Valley and the construction of canals and railways to transport coal to markets. The book also discusses the company's role in the industrial revolution and its impact on the development of the American economy. It provides an in-depth look at the company's management, operations, and labor practices, as well as its interactions with other companies and government agencies. Overall, ""A History of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the coal industry in the United States and the role of private enterprise in shaping the country's economic landscape.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.
