Project Gutenberg 2007-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 230 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825 1894 Ballantyne, Robert Michael Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Deep Down, A Tale of the Cornish Mines" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with a young man named Oliver Trembath, who journeys to Cornwall in search of fortune and adventure. In the opening chapters, Oliver's character is introduced as a spirited youth full of vigor and a sense of exploration, setting the stage for a narrative that delves into the lives and challenges faced by individuals in the mining community. The opening of the tale begins with Oliver arriving in Penzance, where he quickly finds himself lost on his way to St. Just. Despite initial setbacks, he encounters a cottage where he assists a woman and her injured son, showcasing both his medical skills and his willingness to help others. As his journey continues, he meets a grumpy old gentleman whose unpredictable advice sends him further astray. Through a series of engaging interactions, including a tumultuous encounter with local fishermen, Oliver's character begins to evolve, hinting at the adventures and conflicts that the larger mining narrative will unveil. This introduction sets an adventurous tone, hinting at both camaraderie and the challenges that lie ahead in the rugged environment of Cornwall. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Miners -- Juvenile fiction Death -- Juvenile fiction Coal mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction Child labor -- Juvenile fiction Coal mine accidents -- Juvenile fiction Cornwall (England : County) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 577166 2025-08-09T07:13:29.510377 text/html 592030 2007-06-07T09:38:52 text/html 296344 2025-08-09T07:13:38.830323 application/epub+zip 304501 2025-08-09T07:13:32.872331 application/epub+zip 296217 2025-08-09T07:13:31.454388 application/epub+zip 560633 2025-08-09T07:13:43.236308 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 549262 2025-08-09T07:13:37.943331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521704 2022-09-10T08:57:14.453609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 553533 2025-08-09T07:13:28.891327 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 553419 2007-06-07T09:38:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20410 2025-08-09T07:13:43.379312 application/rdf+xml 16338 2025-08-09T07:13:31.951312 image/jpeg 3963 2025-08-09T07:13:31.702306 image/jpeg 211003 2007-06-07T09:38:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 214345 2007-06-07T09:38:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 286360 2025-08-09T07:13:29.556333 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia