THE STORY OF AN EPIC MINE STRIKE 1908 – BLACKBALL 08 By ERIC BEARDSLEY

'The tiny west Coast settlement of Blackball, now in sad decline - "neither alive nor dead... just Blackball" - comes to stirring life & starling life in Eric Beardsley's masterly novel.

Why has this tiny mining town in the Grey Valley received so much attention from writers, historians & artists?

Blackball 08, the story of an epic mine strike there nearly 80 years ago, provides the answer. From the strike, won hands down by the young Bob Semple, Paddy Webb & the lesser-known Pat Hickey, emerged the Federation of Labour &, eventually, the Labour Party.

Eric Beardsley has skillfully recreated the times, the place, the people & their lives & loves in a warm, intimate & living history.'

Softcover – 1985 - 245 pages includes glossary

The parts played in this book by the principal protagonists in the Blackball strike of 1908 are historically correct; but the private lives of the characters are fictional.

In great condition. Wear consistent with age & use

This great novel that recounts the Blackball coal miner's strike of 1908. Includes the representations of young militant unionists, including Pat Hickey, Paddy Webb, & Bob Semple – A well researched book & interesting read!

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