Coal and the coal mines

"Coal and the Coal Mines" by Homer Greene is a scientific exploration into the origins and significance of coal, written in the late 1800s. The book journeys from the Earth’s earliest days to the Carboniferous period, explaining how ancient plants transformed into the coal we extract today. Theories such as the Nebular Hypothesis start this narrative about the development of coal, layers of the Earth, and the environmental conditions. It shows the importance of coal as a resource while aiming to present complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way for everyone.