The Iron Boys as Foremen; or, Heading the Diamond Drill Shift

"The Iron Boys as Foremen; or, Heading the Diamond Drill Shift" by James R. Mears is an action-packed adventure story about two young miners, Steve Rush and Bob Jarvis, called the Iron Boys, who face tough situations in the dangerous mining world. When Steve and his fellow workers get stuck in a broken cage deep inside the Red Rock Mine, with the cage shaking and about to fall apart, Steve's smart thinking and strong muscles are put to the test. He quickly comes up with a plan to keep everyone safe and help them escape, showing just how brave he is and how risky life is for a miner. This thrilling start brings readers right into the heart of the action, hinting at bigger problems and themes about hard work, dangers in the mine, and the growing labor movements.