02516cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500430016526400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450800470042552012860047253400450175865300400180365300310184365300300187465300460190465300360195065300440198665300520203085600430208299900170212521726UtSlPG20260610133511.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189410aDeep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-07  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aMiners -- Juvenile fiction  aDeath -- Juvenile fiction  aCoal mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction  aChild labor -- Juvenile fiction  aCoal mine accidents -- Juvenile fiction  aCornwall (England : County) -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21726  c62872d62872