Abstract:
The Powder Mill Gates is a testament to the endurance and spirit of the powdermakers and to the sacrifice of the families who waited by the mill gates for word of their loved ones after each explosion. It strives to answer questions such as, “What was it like to spend a day in a powder mill where one could be blown up at any minute? What type of man did it take to walk the powder-line each day? Did living constantly in the midst of danger give one nerves of steel or were these gunpowder men naturally daring? Generously illustrated with rarely seen photos.