Lawrence P. Gooley

North Country / Adirondack Author

Book Tag: Genealogy

Out of the Darkness: In Memory of Lyon Mountain’s Iron Men, Second Edition

Out of the Darkness, Second Edition-Front Cover

Out of the Darkness shines a light of recognition on more than 170 men who died in the iron mines of Lyon Mountain, New York. Who were they? How did they die?

You’ll find the answers here in a tribute to the men who lost their lives while working for the mining companies.

Drillers, muckers, furnace workers, timbermen—they’re all here. Many suffered horrible, spectacular deaths, as detailed in the newspaper fashion of the day, tending towards graphic, gruesome imagery. There is no shortage of such stories in this book, so be prepared for some intense reading.

The reality of Lyon Mountain’s many tragic accidents includes explosions, amputations, and decapitations. It’s all here, but there’s much more in this book than just death. » More Details