COAL A Human History

More than you ever wanted to know about the humble mineral that has so profoundly influenced history. The Industrial Revolution would have been impossible without it, says our author, an environmental attorney. She writes with a simple, straightforward grace, laying out her thoroughly researched facts in a convincing, pleasant style. Soft-spoken Shelly Frasier reads in an even, unhurried rhythm that captures the authorial personality with its authority, light touch, and humor intact. Y.R. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 03/JAN 04]