Lost Mountain
Erik Reece
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Lost Mountain
by Erik Reece
Published
February 6, 2007
Publisher
Riverhead Trade
Pages
262
ISBN-13
9781594482366
ISBN-10
1594482365
Description
Asserts that strip mining in the Appalachian Mountains is economically and environmentally devastating and describes one year witnessing the decimation of a mountain. Suggests that strip mining is not just a local concern but a mainstream crisis that involves government neglect, species extinction, poisoned groundwater, and class conflict. Also describes how the coal industry impacts coal miners and their families.
Implementation of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
Mining environmental policy
Changes in ground-water quality resulting from surface coal mining of a small watershed in Jefferson County, Ohio
Runoff and water-quality characteristics of surface-mined lands in Illinois
Surface mining
Restoring surface-mined land.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lost Mountain?
This edition of Lost Mountain has approximately 262 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lost Mountain?
For most readers, Lost Mountain typically takes between 5h 28m and 3h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Lost Mountain?
The estimated word count for Lost Mountain is approximately 65,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lost Mountain?
Lost Mountain was written by Erik Reece.
When was Lost Mountain published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 6, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.