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Workers excavating peat, historical artwork. Peat, a solid fuel dug from the ground, is formed from compacted ancient organic matter, including plants such as Sphagnum (peat moss) and Carex (sedges). Locations where peat is commonly found includes Ireland and the Somme Valley in France. At the time of this artwork, some 800 bogs in France produced around 250, 000 tonnes of peat, employing around 28, 000 workers. Artwork from the third edition of Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902) by French author Eugene Caustier
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1900s 1902 Agriculture Block Blocks Countryside Cutting Eugene Caustier Excavating Farmer Farmers Farming Fork Fossil Fuel France French Geological Les Entrailles De La Terre Mining Outdoors Outside Peat Rural Worker Workers Solid Fuel Wheelbarrow
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This historical artwork captures the laborious task of workers excavating peat, a valuable solid fuel derived from ancient organic matter. Peat is formed by the compression of plants like Sphagnum (peat moss) and Carex (sedges) over thousands of years. This particular print showcases the significance of peat extraction in France during the early 20th century. During this era, approximately 800 bogs across France yielded around 250,000 tonnes of peat annually, providing employment for nearly 28,000 dedicated workers. The image portrays a group of male farmers toiling in wet and rural conditions as they cut through blocks of compacted peat using forks and other tools. The illustration's monochrome aesthetic adds a sense of timelessness to the scene, emphasizing its historical value. It serves as a testament to human industry and perseverance in harnessing natural resources for energy production. Created by French author Eugene Caustier for his book Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902), this artwork offers us a glimpse into an important aspect of European agriculture and geology at that time. Peat mining played a crucial role in meeting society's demand for fossil fuels during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As we admire this piece from Science Photo Library's collection, we are reminded not only of our ancestors' reliance on such practices but also how far we have come in terms of energy production and environmental awareness today.
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