This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: H. Holt in 1920 in 395 pages; Subjects: Industries; Iron industry and trade; Coal; War; Iron; Raw materials; Industrialization; Coal trade; Industry; Business & Economics / Economic Conditions; Business & Economics / Economic History; Business & Economics / Industries / General; Business & Economics / Development / General; History / Military / General; Technology & Engineering / Metallurgy; Technology & Engineering / Mining; Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / Fossil Fuels; Technology & Engineering / Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades;