This novel tells the story of two brothers who work in a Pennsylvania coal mine in the early 20th century. One of the brothers is blind, and the other must care for him while also trying to maintain their family's livelihood. The novel explores themes of family, disability, and social justice. Homer Greene's firsthand experience working in the coal mines lends credibility to the story's depiction of working-class life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.