The King, William Lyon Mackenzie 1874-1950 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Secret of Heroism: A Memoir of Henry Albert Harper" by W. L. Mackenzie King is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work documents the life and heroism of Henry Albert Harper, who tragically drowned while attempting to save a young woman from an icy river. The memoir not only captures the dramatic events surrounding his death but also seeks to explore the deeper qualities of character and ideals that defined Harper's short life. The opening of the memoir recounts the heartfelt societal homage to Henry Albert Harper after his tragic death during a rescue attempt. It details a public meeting held to honor his sacrifice, culminating in the decision to erect a memorial statue symbolizing heroism. King reflects on Harper’s courageous act, emphasizing his commitment to high ideals of duty and love for others. The text serves as a prelude to the narrative that will delve deeper into Harper's character, motivations, and the influences of his upbringing, portraying him as a figure whose life, albeit brief, left a lasting impact. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-08-01 Produced by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Ron Tolkien & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net Original publication data not identified Harper, Henry Albert, 1873-1901 CT Original publication data not identified 06003117 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60039 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60039 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134401.0 60039