Out of the Darkness: In Memory of Lyon Mountain’s Iron Men
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Out of the Darkness shines a light of recognition on more than 160 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 334-page 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. » More Details