As a man brought up a British coal-mining village in the 1860s, you have to endure the dangers and difficulties of working underground in a Victorian mine. Learn how to get by with a succession of 'Handy hints' such as not forgetting to take a canary down the mine with you. Find out how pit ponies are used, how the coal is mined, and how to survive deep underground. You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.
- ISBN13 9781909645301
- Publish Date 1 January 2014 (first published 17 January 2002)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 26 July 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Salariya Book Company Ltd
- Imprint Book House
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English