02733cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500500015126400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750800470041852014120046553400450187765300290192265300400195165300350199165300410202665300320206765300410209965300520214065300560219270000270224885600430227599900170231821367UtSlPG20260610133507.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aFenn, George Manville,d1831-190910aSappers and Miners: The Flood beneath the Sea 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-05-08  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Sappers and Miners: The Flood beneath the Sea" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Cornwall, primarily around an ancient tin mine, and revolves around the characters Colonel Pendarve, his son Gwyn, and their friend Joe Jollivet, as they navigate themes of adventure, risk, and the enduring allure of hidden wealth. The opening sets a light yet suspenseful tone, hinting at an exploration of both the physical and metaphorical depths of the mine, as well as the boys' daring curiosity.  At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the Pendarve family enjoying a breakfast filled with lively conversation about fishing and local gossip, which touches on the past riches of the old Ydoll mine. Gwyn, a spirited young boy, is eager to explore the ancient mine despite his father's cautions, and his friendship with Joe Jollivet adds camaraderie to their adventurous spirit. The plot quickly escalates as the boys, intrigued by a local captain’s claims of treasure, begin their exploration, leading to a harrowing incident when Gwyn descends into the mine only to encounter a life-threatening situation. This thrilling opening sets the stage for a tale woven with suspense and discovery, appealing to readers who enjoy adventure and the unconventional paths children may take in search of excitement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDogs -- Juvenile fiction  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction  aFathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction  aCourage -- Juvenile fiction  aParent and child -- Juvenile fiction  aCornwall (England : County) -- Juvenile fiction  aTin mines and mining -- England -- Juvenile fiction1 aHurst, Hal,d1865-193840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21367  c62544d62544