Troubled seams
John Elliot McCutcheon
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Troubled seams
Published
1955
Publisher
J. Greenwood
Pages
142
Description
As a daughter, of a Seaham miner whose family have lived in Seaham for generations “Troubled Seams” is a much treasured book which I inherited from my late father. When I was a child in the fifties I knew the author {a wonderful man and so interested in local history hence the book} who was our local librarian and married to one of my infant school teachers. “Troubled Seams” is a factual account of the colliery town of Seaham and its three mines Seaham colliery being the oldest followed by Dawdon colliery then Vane tempest, founded by Lord Londonderry. Mr. McCutcheon gives graphic descriptions of the shattering events/ disasters which happened in the oldest of the three pits which was Seaham Colliery. After the 1880 explosion in which 164 lives were lost, there were found moving messages written by the entombed miners to their families, one note was scrawled using a rusty nail on a tin water-bottle, by a miner to his wife and children. The book is a fascinating insight into how the miners lived and existed enduring what was a harsh way of life but how they bonded together as marrers {mining slang for mates] and as with all mining districts Seaham was a very close community. Troubled Seams is a stark reminder of life for the working class in the nineteenth century and I for one am very proud of the mining history of Seaham, which is reflected in this beautifully written book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Troubled seams?
This edition of Troubled seams has approximately 142 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 Troubled seams?
For most readers, Troubled seams typically takes between 2h 58m and 1h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 35,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 35,500 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 Troubled seams?
The estimated word count for Troubled seams is approximately 35,500 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 Troubled seams?
Troubled seams was written by John Elliot McCutcheon.
When was Troubled seams published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1955. The original work may have been published on a different date.