A Little Dusky Hero by Harriet T. Comstock
"A Little Dusky Hero" by Harriet T. Comstock is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The book tells the story of George Washington McKinley Jones, a small black boy who longs to be a hero in the midst of the Spanish-American War, showcasing themes of bravery, loyalty, and the quest for acceptance against the backdrop of military life. The narrative centers on G. W., who becomes a mascot and
unofficial soldier for Colonel Austin's regiment. After losing his mother and becoming an orphan, G. W. boldly enlists in the army, determined to prove himself as a hero. Throughout the story, he faces various challenges, including the harsh realities of war and his own insecurities about race and acceptance. His deep bond with Colonel Austin and a mystical connection with a boy and his mother back home drive him to defy orders, ultimately leading him on a brave mission to rescue the Colonel during a battle. Through G. W.'s journey, Comstock explores the definition of heroism, illustrating that true courage comes from love and selflessness, regardless of one's background. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa), 1860-1943 |
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| Title | A Little Dusky Hero |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | African Americans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Heroes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Prejudices -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31366 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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