It really is just about coal. The history of coal from Newcastle to China and how it has been an essential ingredient in every cultures transformation from agriculture to industry. The organization of the book is a little confusing because it walks along a timeline from coal being discovered, used decoratively, used for fuel, used to make steel, used to spur on invention to modern use as the globe's primary energy source, and then it skips back to coals early history in China. In between those chapters the author slanders the republicans, George W Bush, and most of the elected officials in West Virginia. Still, it is excellent and fun to read.
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