Deep Down: A Tale of the Cornish Mines [Paperback]

Robert Michael Ballantyne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2004

Captain Dan here stopped, and, sticking his candle against the wet wall of the mine, sat down on a piece of rock, while our hero stood beside him. "You see," said he, "we were sinking a shaft, or rather reopening an old one, at the time, and Harvey, that was the man's name, was down working with a comrade. They came to a soft bit o' ground, an' as they cut through it they boarded it up with timbers across to prevent it slipping, but they did the work hastily. After they had cut down some fathoms below it, the boarding gave way, and down the whole thing went, boards, timbers, stones, and rubbish, on their heads.

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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 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419115472
• ISBN-13: 978-1419115479
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,957,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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