02395cam a22003253u 4500 20520 UtSlPG 20260610133456.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 VK Woodcock, Henry, 1830- The Hero of the Humber; Or, The History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-02-06 Produced by Stacy Brown, David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Hero of the Humber; Or, The History of the Late Mr. John Ellerthorpe" by the Rev. Henry Woodcock is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life of John Ellerthorpe, a dock gatekeeper in Hull, known for his remarkable feats as a sailor, his conversion to Christianity, and his extraordinary bravery in rescuing numerous people from drowning. The book serves as a tribute to his character and the significant impact he had on his community through both his acts of valor and his humble, selfless nature. At the start of the biography, the author introduces John Ellerthorpe's early life, highlighting his reckless youth as a sailor and his struggles with alcohol. However, a transformative experience catalyzes Esslerthorpe's conversion to Christianity, leading him to dedicate his life to saving others and engaging in charitable work. The opening chapters vividly depict his journey from a life of turmoil to one defined by heroism, detailing the personal and spiritual growth that motivates him to save over forty lives throughout his lifetime amid various circumstances. The narrative establishes a framework for understanding his influence as a community hero, driven by compassion and a sense of divine purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sailors -- England -- Biography Ellerthorpe, John, 1806-1868 Heroes -- England -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20520 61791 61791