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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 18 MIN

King Coal Book 1 - The Domain of King Coal; Sections 9-11

from The Upton Sinclair Library · host Upton Sinclair

In which Hal Burke delves deeper into the perilous conditions of the North Valley coal mines, learning of the lethal coal dust, treacherous gases, and the watchful company spies who enforce silence among the workers. As he gathers stories of individual miners and their families, Hal begins to comprehend the quiet endurance and hidden struggles underpinning this grim community of toilers.

In which Hal Burke delves deeper into the perilous conditions of the North Valley coal mines, learning of the lethal coal dust, treacherous gases, and the watchful company spies who enforce silence among the workers. As he gathers stories of individual miners and their families, Hal begins to comprehend the quiet endurance and hidden struggles underpinning this grim community of toilers.

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