The Underground World: A mirror of life below the surface by Thomas Wallace Knox

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Author Knox, Thomas Wallace, 1835-1896
LoC No. 15003598
Title The Underground World: A mirror of life below the surface
Note Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Underground World: A Mirror of Life Below the Surface" by Thomas Wallace Knox is a non-fiction work written in the late 19th century. The book explores various aspects of underground life, including mining, caves, and tunnels, providing vivid descriptions of both the natural formations and human activities that take place below the earth’s surface. Knox aims to unveil the mysteries and adventures associated with this hidden world, highlighting the challenges and dangers faced by miners and those who thrive in these subterranean environments." The beginning of "The Underground World" sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of life beneath the earth. It opens with a discussion on human curiosity about different ways of living and how much of existence occurs out of sight, emphasizing the rich resources found underground. The author reflects on the lifestyle of miners—experiencing constant darkness, potential hazards, and the isolation of their work. Knox shares anecdotes, including an account of a novice miner's reaction to descending into a shaft, which illustrates the mixture of wonder and trepidation that accompanies such subterranean explorations. This introduction ultimately establishes the book's intention to weave together fact and anecdote, creating a compelling narrative about the underground world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
LoC Class TN: Technology: Mining engineering, Metallurgy
Subject Mines and mineral resources
Subject Social history -- 19th century
Subject Caves
Subject Tunnels
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EBook-No. 57441
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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