Publisher's Synopsis
Though more than 100 years have passed since the death of G.A. Henty, readers young and old continue to enjoy the grand historical yarns full of adventure and leading characters of high moral character that were his trademark. In Facing Death, Or the Hero of the Vaughn Pit, the reader will learn about the early days of the Industrial Revolution in Staffordshire in the West Midlands of England. Join young Jack Simpson as he faces danger and tests his courage while living in one of the truly interesting times of history. Henty has done it again!
