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Title: The Boy With the U.S. Miners
Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Rolt-Wheeler, Francis, 1876-1960
EBook No.: 32322
Published: May 10, 2010
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: United States. Bureau of Mines -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Boy With the U.S. Miners
Note: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Rolt-Wheeler, Francis, 1876-1960
EBook No.: 32322
Published: May 10, 2010
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: United States. Bureau of Mines -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.