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"Deep Down_ A Tale of the Cornish Mines"는 R.M. . Ballantyne 이 쓴 소설로1868년에 출판되었다. 이 이야기는 19세기 영국 콘월을 배경으로 하며 광산업을 중심으로 진행되며 특히 광부와 그 가족의 경험을 다루고 있다.
"Deep Down"은 모험과 사회적 논평을 엮는 그의 능력을 보여주는 Ballantyne의 더 성숙한 작품 중 하나로 간주된다.


"Deep Down_ A Tale of the Cornish Mines" was written by R.M. . A novel written by Ballantyne and published in 1868. The story is set in Cornwall, England in the 19th century and revolves around the mining industry, specifically dealing with the experiences of miners and their families.
"Deep Down" is considered one of Ballantyne's more mature works, displaying his ability to weave adventure and social commentary.

요약
소설의 주인공은 아버지가 지역 광산에서 일하는 어린 소년 Nicholas Penruddock이다. 이 책은 광부들이 직면한 도전, 위험, 어려움을 알게 된 니콜라스의 삶을 다루고 있다. 작업 조건, 광업 커뮤니티 내의 사회적 역학 및 광업이 지역 경제 및 환경에 미치는 전반적인 영향을 알 수 있다.
Nicholas의 경험을 통해 Ballantyne은 사용된 기술, 관련된 위험, 개인과 지역 사회 전체에 미치는 영향을 포함하여 광업 산업의 복잡성을 밝힌다. 소설은 또한 인내, 우정, 가족 유대와 같은 주제를 다루고 있다.

Summary
The protagonist of the novel is Nicholas Penruddock, a young boy whose father works in the local mines. This book covers the life of Nicholas as he learns the challenges, dangers and hardships faced by miners. Working conditions, social dynamics within the mining community and the overall impact of mining on the local economy and environment are revealed.
Through Nicholas' experience, Ballantyne reveals the complexities of the mining industry, including the technologies used, the risks involved, and the impact on individuals and communities as a whole. The novel also deals with themes such as patience, friendship, and family ties.

CONTENTS

Chapter One. Begins the Story with a Peculiar Meeting.
Chapter Two. Shows what Astonishing Results may follow from taking the Wrong Road.
hapter Three. Introduces a few more Characters and Homely Incidents.
Chapter Four. At Work under the Sea.
Chapter Five. Describes a Wreck and some of its Consequences.
Chapter Six. Treats of the Miner’s Cottage, Work, and Costume.
Chapter Seven. Tells of the Great Mine and of a Royal Dive under the Sea.
Chapter Eight. Down, Down, Down.
Chapter Nine. Treats of Difficulties to be Overcome.
Chapter Ten. Shows how Maggot made a Desperate Venture, and what Flowed from it.
Chapter Eleven. Shows that Music hath Charms, and also that it sometimes has Disadvantages.
Chapter Twelve. In which Oliver gets “a Fall,” and sees some of the Shadows of the Miner’s Life.
Chapter Thirteen. Treats of Spirits and of Sundry Spirited Matters and Incidents.
Chapter Fourteen. Continues to treat of Spirits, and shows the Value of Hospitality.
Chapter Fifteen. Introduces a Stranger, describes a Picnic, and reveals some Secrets of Mining.
Chapter Sixteen. Describes “Holing to a House of Water” and its Terrible Consequences.
Chapter Seventeen. Touches on the Causes of Accidents: Oliver in a New Light and his Uncle in a sad one.
Chapter Eighteen. Tells of King Arthur and other more or less Fabulous Matters.
Chapter Nineteen. Small Talk and some Account of Cornish Fairies.
Chapter Twenty. The Mine in the Sea.
Chapter Twenty One. Treats of Tin-Smelting and other Matters.
Chapter Twenty Two. Shows how Oliver and his Friend went to Newlyn and saw the Mackerel Market, and found some Difficulties and Mysteries Awaiting them there.
Chapter Twenty Three. In which is Recorded a Visit to an Infant-School; a Warning to a Thankless Old Gentleman; also a Storm, and a Sudden as well as Surprising End of a Mine, besides Dark Designs.
Chapter Twenty Four. Exhibits the Managing Director and the Secretary of Wheal Dooem in Confidential Circumstances, and Introduces the Subject of “Locals.”
Chapter Twenty Five. Shows the Miner in his Sunday Garb, and Astonishes Clearemout, besides Relating some Incidents of an Accident.
Chapter Twenty Six. Tells of a Discovery and a Disaster.
Chapter Twenty Seven. Indicates that “We little know what Great Things from Little Things may rise.”
Chapter Twenty Eight. Describes Setting-Day at the Mine, etcetera.
Chapter Twenty Nine. Details, among other Things, a Deed of Heroism.
Chapter Thirty. Reveals some Astonishing Facts and their Consequences.
Chapter Thirty One. Describes a Marred Plot, and tells of Retributive Justice.
Chapter Thirty Two. Touches on Love and on Pilchard Fishing.
Chapter Thirty Three. The Last.