Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines

Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines by R. M. Ballantyne is a story about a young boy who goes to work in the mines with his father. The mines are dark and dangerous, and the workers must risk their lives every day to earn a living. The boy is determined to prove himself to his father and make him proud. He works hard and eventually becomes a skilled miner.