Crosses of Iron: The Tragic Story of Dawson, New Mexico, and Its Twin Mining Disasters

This book was important to my family. My grandfather was killed in that 1st explosion, my uncle was killed in that 2nd explosion years later our family has some real info of those explosions.

To mark the centennial of the second disaster in Dawson mine, Nick Pappas tells the tragic story with accuracy, concern and engagement. As a descendant of those who once lived there (and even in others mining towns in the U.S.) I will keep this book in a special place on the bookshelf!

Good historical read.

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This was a well written book. Some historical books can be boring but the author was able to keep you interested as if you were actually living through these two disasters. His thorough research captured personal accounts from friends and relatives promising an accurate account of these disasters. Even though I have no personal connection to these events, I highly recommend this book to anyone interested In 20th century US history.