Gatherings From The Pit-Heaps

Or The Allens Of Shiney-Row (1861)

von Coleman Collier

200 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Gatherings From The Pit-Heaps: Or The Allens Of Shiney-Row is a novel written by Collier Coleman and originally published in 1861. The story is set in the mining town of Shiney-Row in County Durham, England, during the mid-19th century. It follows the lives of the Allen family, who are coal miners and struggle to make ends meet in a harsh and dangerous environment.The novel explores the themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggles of working-class families. It depicts the harsh living conditions of the miners and their families, the dangers they face in the mines, and the constant threat of accidents and death. The story also touches on the issues of education and religion, as the Allens strive to improve their lives and provide a better future for their children.Gatherings From The Pit-Heaps is a poignant and realistic portrayal of life in a mining community during the Industrial Revolution. It provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people and the challenges they faced in a rapidly changing world. The novel is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and a reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by those who came before us.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781437072570
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC