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# Published Oct 2023 Paperback edition Focus on Dawson mining disasters Crosses of Iron: The Tragic Story of Dawson, New Mexico, and Its Twin Mining Disasters

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## Summary

> 📖 Dive into history’s untold tragedy — don’t miss the story everyone’s talking about!

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- **What is this?** Crosses of Iron: The Tragic Story of Dawson, New Mexico, and Its Twin Mining Disasters
- **How much does it cost?** 24351CFA with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Highly Rated & Trusted:** 4.8/5 stars from readers who value historical truth and emotional depth.
- • **Collector’s Paperback:** Durable, easy-to-carry format perfect for your professional bookshelf or coffee table.
- • **Emotional Family Legacy:** Connect deeply with personal stories from descendants of the miners.
- • **Centennial Commemoration:** Mark 100 years of Dawson’s tragic mining history with this definitive account.
- • **Authentic Historical Insight:** Meticulously researched by University of New Mexico Press for unparalleled accuracy.

## Overview

Crosses of Iron is a 2023 paperback from University of New Mexico Press that chronicles the devastating 1913 and 1923 mining disasters in Dawson, New Mexico. Combining rigorous research with personal family accounts, it offers a poignant, authoritative look at one of America’s deadliest mining tragedies.

## Description

In October 1913, 261 miners and two rescuers died when a massive explosion ripped through a mine operated by Phelps, Dodge & Company in Dawson, New Mexico. Ten years later, a second blast claimed the lives of another 120 miners. Today, Dawson is a de

Review: History of our family real answers. - 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.
Review: Special... - 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!

## Features

- Binding: paperback
- Language: english
- Manufacturer: University of new mexico press
- Brand: University of new mexico press
- Publication date: 2023-10-31T00:00:01Z
- Manufacturer: University of New Mexico Press
- Brand: University of New Mexico Press

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History of our family real answers.
*by C***Z on 24 February 2026*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Special...
*by S***A on 2 March 2024*

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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slice of forgotten history.
*by A***R on 11 February 2026*

Good historical read.

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