A Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa) 1860-1943 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2010-02-23 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Orphans -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Kindness -- Juvenile fiction Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction African Americans -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction Heroes -- Juvenile fiction Prejudices -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31366 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31366 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133721.0 31366