zz You Wouldn't Want to be a Victorian Miner (OP, now 12438)

As a man brought up a British coal-mining village in the 1860s, you have to endure the dangers and difficulties of w orking underground in a Victorian mine. Learn how to get by w ith a succession of 'Handy hints' such as not forgetting to take a canary dow n the mine w ith you. Find out how pit ponies are used, how the coal is mined, and how to survive deep underground. You'll soon learn that you really w ouldn't w ant to be a Victorian miner! This title in the popular You W ouldn't W ant to Be series features full-colour illustrations w hich combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.