The Young Engineers in Mexico; Or, Fighting the Mine Swindlers by H. Irving Hancock

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Author Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving), 1868-1922
Title The Young Engineers in Mexico; Or, Fighting the Mine Swindlers
Credits E-text prepared by Jim Ludwig
Summary "The Young Engineers in Mexico; Or, Fighting the Mine Swindlers" by H. Irving Hancock is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century. This book follows the young engineers Tom Reade and Harry Hazelton as they embark on a significant project in Mexico, working on a mine owned by the enigmatic Luis Montez. As they delve deeper into the operations and politics surrounding the mine, they begin to uncover troubling secrets that may threaten not only their professional integrity but their lives as well. The opening of the narrative introduces Tom and Harry upon their arrival in Mexico as they meet their employer, Senor Montez, who paints a picture of a land rich in resources. Their initial optimism is soon met with doubts as they sense something off about Montez’s character and the dynamics within the mine. In the initial chapters, we witness their exploration of the mine, their interactions with the local workers, and the complexities of their new position, including a tense encounter with the mine manager, Pedro Gato. As they settle into their roles, hints of deceit and danger emerge within their new environment, setting the stage for a gripping adventure filled with challenges and potential threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Mexico -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Civil engineers -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 12778
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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