Sappers and Miners - Fenn, George Manville; Hurst, Hal
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Venture into the heart of 19th-century England with George Manville Fenn's thrilling adventure, "Sappers and Miners: The Flood beneath the Sea." This classic juvenile fiction title plunges readers into the dangerous world of tin mines and mining. Experience the grit and determination of the sappers and miners as they face the ever-present threat of flooding, battling not only the elements but also the perils inherent in their challenging work. Fenn, a master storyteller, crafts a compelling narrative that captures the spirit of adventure and the realities of historical mining practices. A…mehr

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Venture into the heart of 19th-century England with George Manville Fenn's thrilling adventure, "Sappers and Miners: The Flood beneath the Sea." This classic juvenile fiction title plunges readers into the dangerous world of tin mines and mining. Experience the grit and determination of the sappers and miners as they face the ever-present threat of flooding, battling not only the elements but also the perils inherent in their challenging work. Fenn, a master storyteller, crafts a compelling narrative that captures the spirit of adventure and the realities of historical mining practices. A fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, "Sappers and Miners" offers a gripping tale of courage and resilience. Ideal for readers interested in historical fiction, action & adventure, and the technological advancements of the time, this republication preserves the original story in a meticulously prepared print edition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851 1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. He also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.