Facing Death; Or, The Hero of the Vaughan Pit: A Tale of the Coal Mines by Henty
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
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| Illustrator | Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932 |
| Title | Facing Death; Or, The Hero of the Vaughan Pit: A Tale of the Coal Mines |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Riots -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Coal mines and mining -- Great Britain -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Coal miners -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mine accidents -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31128 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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