Open Cast Coal: British Opencast Coal: A Photographic History 1942-1985

British Opencast Coalis an illustrated history of coal mining by surface methods from 1942 to 1985. Written by Keith Haddock, a leading authority on the subject, this book details the origins of the industry and documents the types of earthmoving machines employed during the first forty years. The book highlights the importance of surface coal mining operations and site restoration and their necessity for the British economy.