02233cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500150015126400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800470038352013310043053400450176165300650180685600430187199900170191421382UtSlPG20260610133507.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aFenn, George Manville,d1831-190910aSon Philip 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"Son Philip" by George Manville Fenn is a novel set in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Philip Hexton, the son of a mine owner, who is determined to improve safety in coal mining through his knowledge and dedication to the profession of pit oversight. The book explores themes of courage, responsibility, and the clash between traditional practices and modern safety measures in the mining industry.  The story follows Philip as he faces considerable opposition from the miners who resent his authoritative approach and resistance to dangerous practices, such as smoking in the mine. Throughout this struggle, Philip demonstrates a deep sense of duty towards the safety of the mineworkers, even at great personal risk. He confronts various challenges, including a confrontation with the aggressive miner Ebenezer Parks. The climax unfolds when Parks attempts to sabotage the mine, leading to a serious flooding incident. In the aftermath, Philip's efforts are recognized as he transforms the mine into one of the safest working environments in the industry, solidifying his commitment to saving lives. The narrative highlights Philip's journey from a boy eager to please his parents to a respected overseer devoted to improving the lives of his fellow workers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCoal mines and mining -- Safety measures -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21382  c62557d62557