Publisher's Synopsis
Black Eyed Susan's Boys is a novel written by Blanchard Jerrold and published in 1876. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of a group of young boys who work in a coal mine in England. The main character, Tom, is a hardworking and loyal boy who is determined to make a better life for himself and his family. Despite the harsh conditions of the mine, Tom and his friends find joy in their camaraderie and the occasional moments of freedom they have outside of work. However, their lives are upended when a tragic accident occurs in the mine, leaving Tom and his friends grappling with grief and uncertainty. As they navigate their way through the aftermath of the accident, the boys learn important lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the value of human life. Black Eyed Susan's Boys is a poignant and moving tale that offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class children during a time of great social and economic upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
