Author Enoch E. Hicks (an ex coal miner) has written this book about actual events that occurred in his younger life and his quest to learn more about coal and other forms of energy. Appalachia was populated with people from many different countries. Most large coal companies employed agents in Europe to recruit workers from England, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Poland and more. Learn about the culture, heritage and hard work of these strong in body and will coal miners. 246 pages.