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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of poems and songs that offer a glimpse into the life and work of a collier, or coal miner, living and working in Scotland in the mid-19th century. Coal mining was a dangerous and physically demanding occupation, and these poems explore the hardships and joys of the author's personal experience as a collier. While many poems paint a picture of the physical toll that working in the pit took on the author, others celebrate the memories of lost friends and family, tell tales of love found and lost, and offer meditations on the nature of life and death. The author's careful observation of the natural world and the people around him bring a level of depth and beauty to his work, even when the subject matter is dark and troubling. Throughout the collection, the poems and songs grapple with themes of masculinity, labor, friendship, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This book is a valuable historical document and a moving work of literature that provides a unique perspective on the human cost of industrialization and offers a meditation on the beauty and fragility of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282544645_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282544645
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282544645
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