Deep Down: A Tale of the Cornish Mines (R. M. Ballantyne Collection) [Hardcover]

R. M. Ballantyne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 27, 2007 | Series: R. M. Ballantyne Collection

In this heart-warming tale of love, life, laughter, and tragedy (with some smuggling thrown in for good measure), travel back in time to explore life set amongst the people living near the tin and copper mines of St. Just, Cornwall, in the mid-nineteenth century.

During the mid-1860s, R.M. Ballantyne spent more than three months living amongst the Cornish mineworkers of St. Just. There, amidst the dangers of the deep mines, he sets a story of courage, contentment, and adversity, encouraging young readers to be grateful for the many blessings we all enjoy of home and faith.

Ballantyne incorporates into his novel many historical facts, producing an exciting and very accurate portrayal of Victorian tin and copper mining and everyday Cornish life.

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Ballantyne.....was an admirable, bold Christian whose life was consistent with what he believed and every bit as exciting as what he wrote. With these reprints, a new generation of readers will be able to add Ballantyne to their own list of favorite authors. --Amazon

About the Author

During the mid 1860’s the author, R. M. Ballantyne, spent over three months living amongst the mine-workers of St. Just. He incorporates into his novel many historical facts, producing an exciting and very accurate portrayal of Victorian tin and copper mining and everyday Cornish life. --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 389 pages
• Publisher: Vision Forum, Inc. (May 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934554103
• ISBN-13: 978-1934554104
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,976,110 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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