King Coal : $b a novel

"King Coal" by Upton Sinclair is a story set in the rough Rocky Mountains that tells the story of coal miners and their hard lives. It is about their mistreatment and struggle. A rich young man, Hal Warner, wants to help, so he pretends to be a miner. He hopes to learn about what they go through working for the coal companies. When Hal arrives in Pedro to find work, he faces suspicion and violence. He learns the miners do not trust the owners. By going to Pine Creek mine, Hal sees the harsh realities these workers face daily. The story shows how wrong things are. It shows the fight between the rich and poor and how strong people can be even when things are bad.