Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) 1832-1902 creator Browne, Gordon 1858-1932 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Facing Death; Or, The Hero of the Vaughan Pit: A Tale of the Coal Mines" by G. A. Henty is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the harsh realities of life in a coal mining village, particularly focusing on the life of a young boy named Jack Simpson. Set against the backdrop of the mines, the narrative explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the struggle for personal advancement amidst the difficulties of working-class life. The opening of the book introduces readers to the grim setting of Stokebridge, a mining village where the lives of the residents are heavily impacted by the dangers of coal mining. It begins with the tragic news of a miner's death, causing a ripple of grief among those connected to him, particularly affecting his widow. Young Jack Simpson, the protagonist, is depicted as a courageous and determined boy who seeks to rise above his circumstances through education and personal resolve. He is adopted by a miner's family after the loss of his own parents and is determined to succeed, even as he navigates the challenges of the mining environment. The story sets the stage for Jack's development and his eventual heroic acts amidst communal struggles, hinting at the adversities he will face as he pursues a brighter future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-01-30 Produced by David Edwards, Rose Acquavella and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Rescues -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Courtship -- Juvenile fiction Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction Riots -- Juvenile fiction Coal mines and mining -- Great Britain -- Juvenile fiction Coal miners -- England -- Juvenile fiction Mine accidents -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31128 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31128 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133718.0 31128