Son of Charles Sweeny the Mining, Banking, and Real Estate millionaire. Known as a Soldier of Fortune Charles (the son)fought in most every war from WWI through WWII. Received The Grand Cross of The Legion of Honour while serving in the French Foreign Legion in WWII and the Gif War in Morocco.
Photos of the harsh living and working conditions of miners and prospectors and of the men who endured this life.
The lives of miners and prospectors involved grueling, backbreaking, and dangerous work with long hours and low pay. Especially in coal mining: workers and their families lived in company housing, sh...