Down the Slope: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Down the Slope is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Otis, James (1848–1912).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Down the Slope" by James Otis is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on Fred Byram, a young breaker boy who begins work in a coal mine, facing adversity and bullying from his peers. As he navigates the harsh realities of working conditions and the dangers posed by a group known as the "regulators," Fred showcases determination and resilience. The opening of the book introduces Fred as he starts his first day at the mine. He quickly encounters Sam Thorpe, another youth who warns him about the rough nature of the boys in this workplace. Fred learns about the exploitative dynamics in the mine, specifically the unwritten rule among the boys that new employees must pay 'footing' or face physical harassment. When Fred refuses to comply, he is bullied, beaten, and eventually thrown into an abandoned mine shaft by Skip Miller and his gang. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into Fred's struggles against the mob mentality of his peers and the looming threat of danger underground, amplifying the tension and sense of urgency as Fred grapples with survival and courage in the face of fear.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Down the Slope
- Author credits: Otis, James (1848–1912)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Coal mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Detectives -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Land titles -- Juvenile fiction
- Mine accidents -- Juvenile fiction
- Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
- Wealth -- Juvenile fiction
- Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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