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Dark Against the Sky is the story of a band climbing boys in London in 1834. The arc of their adventures follows the main character, Tommy, as he struggles to find and be re-united with his father, faces the daily challenges of life as a climbing boy ruled by callous master sweeps, and interacts enjoyable with friends and street folk. Though his story is often darkened by his work an the period, it is brightened and ultimately redeemed by his growth in his journey and the humanity he shares with his "band of brothers."

Produktbeschreibung
Dark Against the Sky is the story of a band climbing boys in London in 1834. The arc of their adventures follows the main character, Tommy, as he struggles to find and be re-united with his father, faces the daily challenges of life as a climbing boy ruled by callous master sweeps, and interacts enjoyable with friends and street folk. Though his story is often darkened by his work an the period, it is brightened and ultimately redeemed by his growth in his journey and the humanity he shares with his "band of brothers."
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Autorenporträt
Steve Hauge became interested in climbing boys (young chimney sweeps) in a history course at Williams College. His continuing fascination led to this deeply researched sequel, which further illumines the lives of these lads and their period. Mr. Hauge is the author of Dark Against the Sky: A Climbing Boy's Story and a CD-ROM on Robert Louis Stevenson and the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.