From Hell to Heaven: Death-Related Mining Accidents in North Idaho

Historical background at the beginning of each chapter put into context the inherent sadness and historical realities of both the dangers and the achievements of mining life in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District. This work is of value to genealogists, historians, students and family members of the victims. From these accounts one learns details about, not only mining technology and history, but the human experience of being a miner. Includes the 1972 Sunshine Mine Disaster and the 91 obituaries. The index includes over 2,000 names with 995 accidents recounted.