King Coal Book 1 - The Domain of King Coal; Sections 15-17

In which Hal befriends Old Mike, who reveals the harsh realities of coal mining contracts and the ceaseless deceit miners endure from bosses who manipulate work assignments, unpaid labour, and the weighing of coal. Hal also meets Jerry Minetti and his family, whose warm hospitality and spirited defiance offer a glimpse of the miners’ resilience amid the grim conditions.