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Title: The Mines and its Wonders
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Mines and its Wonders" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the often perilous and labor-intensive world of coal mining, focusing primarily on the life of young miners and their families as they navigate the dangers and harsh realities of this profession. It presents a vivid depiction of life in a mining village, detailing both the routine and the catastrophic events that miners face. The opening of the work introduces readers to a village in England where women and children await the return of the men who work in the mines. As the day unfolds, the tranquility is shattered by an explosion, causing panic as families rush to the mine's entrance to search for their loved ones. Among them is a young woman anxiously searching for her husband and son, whose fates become uncertain as the realization of the disaster sets in. This devastating event signifies the life-or-death situations faced by miners, setting the tone for a story that reflects both their struggles and the impact of mining on their communities. The narrative further hints at the resilience and strength of these characters as they endure loss and seek recovery amidst chaos and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
EBook No.: 27918
Published: Jan 28, 2009
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Miners -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mines and mineral resources -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Mines and its Wonders
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Mines and its Wonders" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the often perilous and labor-intensive world of coal mining, focusing primarily on the life of young miners and their families as they navigate the dangers and harsh realities of this profession. It presents a vivid depiction of life in a mining village, detailing both the routine and the catastrophic events that miners face. The opening of the work introduces readers to a village in England where women and children await the return of the men who work in the mines. As the day unfolds, the tranquility is shattered by an explosion, causing panic as families rush to the mine's entrance to search for their loved ones. Among them is a young woman anxiously searching for her husband and son, whose fates become uncertain as the realization of the disaster sets in. This devastating event signifies the life-or-death situations faced by miners, setting the tone for a story that reflects both their struggles and the impact of mining on their communities. The narrative further hints at the resilience and strength of these characters as they endure loss and seek recovery amidst chaos and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
EBook No.: 27918
Published: Jan 28, 2009
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: Miners -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mines and mineral resources -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.