The Boy With The U.S. Miners (1922)

The Boy With The U.S. Miners is a book written by Francis Rolt-Wheeler and first published in 1922. The story follows a young boy named Tom, who lives in a mining town in the United States. Tom's father is a miner, and Tom dreams of following in his footsteps and becoming a miner himself.One day, Tom's father takes him down into the mines to show him what it's like to work underground. Tom is fascinated by the dark, cramped tunnels and the hard work of the miners. But when a cave-in occurs, Tom and his father are trapped underground with no way out.As they struggle to survive, Tom learns about the dangers and difficulties of mining, as well as the courage and determination of the miners who risk their lives every day to extract coal from the earth. The book also explores the social and economic conditions of mining towns in the early 20th century, including the exploitative practices of mine owners and the struggles of workers to unionize and improve their working conditions.Overall, The Boy With The U.S. Miners is a gripping and informative story that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history and the lives of the people who helped build the country's industrial economy.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.