The book "The Rise of Coal" is written by Robert W. Brewer and tells about the importance of coal in the development of industry and society. The author examines the history of coal mining, its impact on the economy, technological progress, and the environment. The book raises the issue of using coal as a source of energy and the problems associated with its extraction and burning. "The Coming of Coal" is a detailed study of the topic of coal, which is aimed at expanding the reader's knowledge about this important resource and its impact on the modern world.