The Iron Boys In The Mines: Or Starting At The Bottom Of The Shaft (1912)

By James R. Mears

Book Overview

""The Iron Boys in the Mines: Or Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft"" is a novel written by James R. Mears, first published in 1912. The story follows the adventures of a group of young boys who work in a coal mine in Pennsylvania. The main character, Jack, is an orphan who is determined to make a better life for himself by working hard in the mines. Along with his friends, Tom and Harry, Jack navigates the dangers of the mine, including cave-ins and dangerous gases. They also must deal with the harsh conditions of the mine, such as long hours and low pay. Despite these challenges, the boys remain determined to succeed and eventually rise through the ranks of the mine. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about hard work, perseverance, and the importance of friendship. ""The Iron Boys in the Mines"" is a thrilling and inspiring story that offers a glimpse into the lives of coal miners in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166307654
• ISBN13: 9781166307653
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"