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100 1 _aRolt-Wheeler, Francis,
_d1876-1960
245 1 4 _aThe Boy With the U.S. Miners
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-10
508 _aProduced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Boy With the U.S. Miners" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is a fictional account written in the early 20th century. The story delves into the adventurous and perilous lives of miners, highlighting both the myths and realities of their work. The narrative appears to focus on a young character named Anton Rover, who grapples with superstitions about the mining world while navigating the dangerous profession alongside older miners like Clem Swinton and Otto. At the start of the book, the dialogue introduces us to the world of coal mining, where the old miner Otto shares tales of "knockers," supernatural creatures believed to inhabit the mines, which Anton half-believes due to his upbringing. The introduction sets a foreboding tone, highlighting the dangers of mining reinforced by Otto’s ominous predictions of accidents. Soon after, the narrative shifts focus to the practical realities of coal mining, as Anton learns from Clem about safety measures amidst superstitions and the camaraderie that exists among miners. The chapter culminates in escalating tension as a disaster strikes, foreshadowing a struggle for survival that will challenge the characters to confront both their fears and the myths surrounding their profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aUnited States. Bureau of Mines -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32322
999 _c73168
_d73168