David ColemanThe author went to work at the coal mine from leaving school. Later he worked underground specialising in mines ventilation. He was a member of the Mines Rescue Service. He was himself involved in a near-fatal accident which involved a difficult resce. David Coleman performs a live entertainment show, dressed in pit gear and smeared with coal dust, in which he demonstrates small pieces of mining equipment and tells stories of pit life. This book is based upon that show, with additional material provided by the author. Read More Read Less