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Coal and Colonials
Coal and Colonials by Jim Comerford, published in 1997, offers a vivid nonfiction look at Australia’s mining heritage and the people who shaped it. The book blends biography, industry history, and cultural commentary, making it appealing to both young adult and adult readers interested in Australian history and environmental studies.
Comerford’s narrative weaves together stories of colonial-era mineworkers, the development of the coal industry, and the broader social impacts of mining on Australian communities. Readers gain insight into the economic and technological forces that drove the nation’s growth while exploring the human side of the industry.
This 176‑page hardcover comes with its original dust jacket and features a tight binding, free of dog‑ears or handwriting. It is in good condition overall, with only minor foxing on the page edge of chapter one, and has been kept in a smoke‑free home.
A solid vintage addition for collectors of biographies, true stories, and Australian historical works, Coal and Colonials fits well on any shelf focused on industry, engineering, or cultural studies.