The old mine's secret by Edna Henry Lee Turpin

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Author Turpin, Edna Henry Lee, 1867-1952
Illustrator Wright, George
LoC No. 21018798
Title The old mine's secret
Original Publication United States: The MacMillan Company,1921.
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Carla Foust, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Old Mine's Secret" by Edna Henry Lee Turpin is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around young Richard "Dick" Osborne and his adventures in a small Southern village during a time marked by the lingering effects of the Civil War and the onset of a new world conflict. The narrative primarily follows Dick and his twin sister Patsy, alongside their family and friends, showcasing their day-to-day lives, familial dynamics, and the intriguing yet perilous secret of a mine that Dick seeks to uncover. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Osborne family, particularly gloomy Dick, who has been assigned garden work by his father, Mr. Osborne, but is more interested in a secret adventure involving a candle, a hatchet, and the old Sterling Mine. Dialogue between the characters reveals their close-knit community, filled with playful sibling banter and discussions about local veterans. Meanwhile, young Dick's mischievous plans lead him to a mysterious mine, setting up a series of escapades that will intertwine themes of discovery, bravery, and personal growth as he navigates the challenges that come with his secretive quest. The beginning establishes both the familial love and the complexities of growing up, setting the stage for Dick's adventurous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Virginia -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 69146
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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