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Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines

Duration
8H 51min
Language
English
Format
Category

Fantasy

Deep Down: A Tale of the Cornish Mines by R.M. Ballantyne tells the story of Oliver Trembath, a young doctor who arrives at the rugged mining town of St. Just to serve the workers of the Botallack tin mine. Shocked by the harsh, perilous conditions deep underground, he gradually earns the miners’ trust and gains profound respect for their courage, resilience, and strong community spirit. As he tends to injuries, prevents disasters, and advocates for safer practices, Oliver becomes deeply invested in their lives. Through gripping scenes of cave-ins, floods, and daily toil, Ballantyne illuminates the dangers of 19th-century mining while celebrating human endurance and solidarity. A powerful blend of adventure, social insight, and moral reflection, Deep Down offers a vivid, compassionate portrait of a vanished industrial world.

© 2025 Interactive Media (Audiobook): 9781802568059
© 2022 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781787364424

Release date

Audiobook: August 16, 2025
Ebook: July 10, 2022

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