The Underworld

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James C. Welsh. The Underworld

The Underworld

Table of Contents

PREFACE

THE UNDERWORLD

CHAPTER I

THE THONG OF POVERTY

CHAPTER II

A TURN OF THE SCREW

CHAPTER III

THE BLOCK

CHAPTER IV

A YOUNG REBEL

CHAPTER V

BLACK JOCK'S THREAT

CHAPTER VI

THE COMING OF A PROPHET

CHAPTER VII

ON THE PIT-HEAD

CHAPTER VIII

THE MANTLE OF MANHOOD

CHAPTER IX

THE ACCIDENT

CHAPTER X

HEROES OF THE UNDERWORLD

CHAPTER XI

THE STRIKE

CHAPTER XII

THE RIVALS

CHAPTER XIII

THE RED HOSE RACE

CHAPTER XIV

THE AWAKENING

CHAPTER XV

PETER MAKES A DECISION

CHAPTER XVI

A STIR IN LOWWOOD

CHAPTER XVII

MYSIE RUNS AWAY

CHAPTER XVIII

MAG ROBERTSON'S FRENZY

CHAPTER XIX

BLACK JOCK'S END

CHAPTER XX

THE CONFERENCE

CHAPTER XXI

THE MEETING WITH MYSIE

CHAPTER XXII

MYSIE'S RETURN

CHAPTER XXIII

HOME

CHAPTER XXIV

A CALL FOR HELP

CHAPTER XXV

A FIGHT WITH DEATH

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James C. Welsh

The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner

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"Is that a fact, Peter? The sooner we ha'e him up here the better then. Black Jock needs a chap back onyway," and Matthew looked like a man who had suddenly discovered a great truth.

Andrew Marshall had never been allowed to forget his action in defying Walker; everywhere he went it was the same story—no work for him. The "Block" system among the managers was in good working order, and could easily starve a man into docility. Andrew became more desperate as time passed, and he knew that he and his wife were nearing the end of their small savings. He returned home one evening from his usual fruitless search for employment, and threw himself into the arm-chair by the fireside.

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