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Swank, James Moore 1832-

Historian; born in Westmoreland county, Pa., July 12, 1832; received an academic education; was secretary of the American Iron and Steel Association in 1873-85; then became general manager. His publications include History of the manufacture of iron in all ages; History of the Department of Agriculture; Iron making and coal mining in Pennsylvania, etc. His annual reports on the iron and steel industries of the United States are widely recognized as a high authority.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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