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Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster by Richard Brautigan 1968. "Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster" by Richard Brautigan is a trade paperback book published in 1968 by Random House Publishing Group. A collection of poems. "Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster" by Richard Brautigan is a trade paperback book published in 1968 by Random House Publishing Group. A collection of poems. The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster is a 1968 poetry collection by Richard Brautigan, known for its surreal, tender free verse that blends pop culture, love, and loneliness with social commentary, famously exemplified by the title poem's comparison of birth control pills to the 1958 mining disaster in Springhill, Nova Scotia. The book, a collection of 98 poems, is a significant work from the counter-culture era, showcasing Brautigan's unique style and exploring themes of modern life, technology, and human connection.