Anthracite Coal Combination In The United States: With Some Account Of The Early Development Of The

""The Anthracite Coal Combination In The United States: With Some Account Of The Early Development Of The Anthracite Industry"" is a historical book written by Eliot Jones in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Anthracite Coal Combination in the United States, which was a group of coal companies that controlled the production and distribution of anthracite coal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author examines the formation and operation of the Anthracite Coal Combination, which was formed in response to the economic challenges faced by the coal industry at the time. The book describes how the Combination successfully controlled the market and increased profits through the use of monopolistic practices such as price-fixing and limiting competition. In addition to analyzing the Anthracite Coal Combination, the book also provides a detailed history of the early development of the anthracite industry in the United States. The author discusses the discovery of anthracite coal, the growth of the industry, and the challenges faced by early coal miners and companies. Overall, ""The Anthracite Coal Combination In The United States"" offers a valuable insight into the history of the coal industry in the United States and the impact of monopolistic practices on the economy. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American industry and economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.