The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Greene, Homer (1853–1940).
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"The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines" by Homer Greene is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two brothers, Tom and Bennie Taylor, who are navigating the harsh realities of life in the Pennsylvania coal mines during a time of labor strikes. Tom, the older brother, is determined to help his blind sibling regain his sight, highlighting themes of familial loyalty, sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced by the working class. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Bennie, a blind boy who works as a door-boy in the coal mine, relying on his older brother Tom for support and guidance. The narrative sets the stage for their struggles as they navigate the complexities of life in a mining community facing turmoil from strikes. A significant moment occurs when Bennie shares his hopes of saving money to seek medical treatment for his blindness, which underscores the brothers' deep bond. As the story unfolds, Bennie becomes lost in the mine, prompting a desperate search by Tom, which ultimately tests their resilience and love for one another amid a backdrop of social unrest and personal sacrifice. This opening sets up a poignant exploration of the intersection of personal dreams and harsh realities.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines
- Author credits: Greene, Homer (1853–1940)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Blindness -- Juvenile fiction
- Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Coal mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Mine accidents -- Juvenile fiction
- Miners -- Juvenile fiction
- Pennsylvania -- Juvenile fiction
- Physicians -- Juvenile fiction
- Trials -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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