Derrick Sterling: A Story of the Mines by Kirk Munroe
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"Derrick Sterling: A Story of the Mines" by Kirk Munroe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the life of young Derrick Sterling, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life after the death of his father, a mining engineer. The story begins with Derrick, now working as a breaker boy in a coal mine, as he faces dangerous situations and the struggles of
his new life while also trying to support his family. At the start of the narrative, Derrick is seen working in the breaker alongside other boys, including his friend Paul Evert, who is physically disabled. The opening depicts a frantic fire in the breaker that threatens the lives of the boys, emphasizing Derrick’s bravery as he fights to save Paul from the flames. As the chaos unfolds, Derrick’s selflessness becomes apparent when he chooses to help his friend despite the imminent danger, setting the stage for a tale filled with bravery, hardship, and the camaraderie of those working in the mines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Munroe, Kirk, 1850-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Derrick Sterling: A Story of the Mines |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Brett Fishburne, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Coal mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21863 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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