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Title: The Iron Boys in the Mines; or, Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Dianna Adair, Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford,
Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Iron Boys in the Mines; or, Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft" by James R. Mears is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Stephen Rush, who is determined to secure a job in the iron mines to support his family after the death of his father. Mears intricately explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and the harsh realities of mining life. At the start of the book, we meet Steve Rush as he navigates the challenges of securing a job at a mining company. His initial encounter with Mr. Carrhart, the president of the mining company, showcases his determination and strong spirit. After a series of confrontations, particularly with an office boy and eventually with the mine’s superintendent, Steve is ultimately offered a position as a miner’s helper, setting the stage for his journey down into the depths of the mines. The reader is introduced to the gritty world of mining, along with the camaraderie and conflicts that Steve faces, suggesting a narrative rich with both adventure and personal growth as he fights to prove himself in a tough industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mears, James R.
EBook No.: 39083
Published: Mar 9, 2012
Downloads: 37
Language: English
Subject: Iron mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Iron Boys in the Mines; or, Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Dianna Adair, Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford,
Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Iron Boys in the Mines; or, Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft" by James R. Mears is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Stephen Rush, who is determined to secure a job in the iron mines to support his family after the death of his father. Mears intricately explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and the harsh realities of mining life. At the start of the book, we meet Steve Rush as he navigates the challenges of securing a job at a mining company. His initial encounter with Mr. Carrhart, the president of the mining company, showcases his determination and strong spirit. After a series of confrontations, particularly with an office boy and eventually with the mine’s superintendent, Steve is ultimately offered a position as a miner’s helper, setting the stage for his journey down into the depths of the mines. The reader is introduced to the gritty world of mining, along with the camaraderie and conflicts that Steve faces, suggesting a narrative rich with both adventure and personal growth as he fights to prove himself in a tough industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mears, James R.
EBook No.: 39083
Published: Mar 9, 2012
Downloads: 37
Language: English
Subject: Iron mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.