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One of the Greatest Treasures - The Geology & History of Coal in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources,
Mineral Resources Branch,
Information Circular ME 25, 1993

By J. H. Calder, K. S. Gillis, D. J. MacNeil, R. D. Naylor and N. Watkins Campbell

Cover and Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Origin of Coal
The Coalfields of Nova Scotia
- Major Coalfields
  - Sydney Coalfield
  - Pictou Coalfield
  - Cumberland Basin Coalfields
- Other Coalfields
  - St. Rose-Chimney Corner
  - Mabou-Inverness
  - Debert-Kemptown
Pioneers of Nova Scotia Coal Geology
A Brief History of Coal Mining in Nova Scotia
Glossary
Suggested reading
Appendix

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