You wouldn't want to...be a Victorian miner!
Malam, John, 1957-2025
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Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in the 1800s. It's gruelling work, with long hours, unpredictable equipment and terrifying conditions. Discover how to get through a day in the pits with a succession of handy hints, such as not forgetting your canary bird and singing mining ballads to keep your spirits high. You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner!
Main title:
You wouldn't want to...be a Victorian miner! / written by John Malam ; illustrated by David Antram.
Edition:
Revised edition.
Imprint:
London : Hatch Press, 2025.London : Hatch Press, 2025.
Collation:
32 pages : illustrations (colour), map (colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: Brighton: Book House, 2014.Includes index.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781835871447 (pbk)
Dewey class:
338.27
Language:
English
Subject:
Coal mines and mining -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literatureCoal miners -- Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Juvenile literatureCoal miners -- Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 7+Work and Careers19th century, c 1800 to c 1899Interest age: from c 6 yearsChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: History & the pastChildren's / Teenage general interest: Work & industry / world o
BRN:
2990080