Fire and Brimstone

"Fire and Brimstone" narrates the harrowing story of America's worst hard-rock mining disaster in 1917, when a devastating fire trapped hundreds of miners underground. The book explores the intense struggle for survival faced by the miners and their families, set against the backdrop of a volatile town filled with labor unrest, political tension, and social upheaval. It offers a compelling look at a tragedy that not only changed lives but also ignited significant social and political changes in Butte, Montana.