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 | Coal: A Human History by Barbara Freese Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2004 ISBN-10: 0-14-200098-1 / 0142000981 ISBN-13: 978-0-14-200098-4 / 9780142000984 The fascinating, often surprising story of how a simple black rock has altered the course of history. Prized as "the best stone in Britain" by Roman invaders who carved jewelry out of it, coal has transformed societies, powered navies, fueled economies, and expanded frontiers. It made China a twelft | |