02710cam a22003613u 4500 69146 UtSlPG 20260610134611.0 m cr n 260607r20221921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21018798 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Turpin, Edna Henry Lee, 1867-1952 The old mine's secret Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-10-13 Carla Foust, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Old Mine's Secret" by Edna Henry Lee Turpin is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Richard "Dick" Osborne and his adventures in a small Southern village during a time marked by the lingering effects of the Civil War and the onset of a new world conflict. The narrative primarily follows Dick and his twin sister Patsy, alongside their family and friends, showcasing their day-to-day lives, familial dynamics, and the intriguing yet perilous secret of a mine that Dick seeks to uncover. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Osborne family, particularly gloomy Dick, who has been assigned garden work by his father, Mr. Osborne, but is more interested in a secret adventure involving a candle, a hatchet, and the old Sterling Mine. Dialogue between the characters reveals their close-knit community, filled with playful sibling banter and discussions about local veterans. Meanwhile, young Dick's mischievous plans lead him to a mysterious mine, setting up a series of escapades that will intertwine themes of discovery, bravery, and personal growth as he navigates the challenges that come with his secretive quest. The beginning establishes both the familial love and the complexities of growing up, setting the stage for Dick's adventurous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The MacMillan Company, 1921 World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Virginia -- Juvenile fiction Wright, George https://archive.org/details/oldminessecret00turp_1/page/n3/mode/2up?q=the+old+mine%5C%27s+secret https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69146 109942 109942