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The Berkeley pit

an historical novel
Pages
335
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel explores the history and impact of the Berkeley Pit in Butte, Montana, a massive open-pit copper mine that became an environmental disaster. It delves into the lives of the people affected by the mine, from its industrial heyday to its toxic legacy. The story weaves together personal narratives with the broader historical context of industrialization and environmental change in the American West.

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