TY  - BOOK
AU  - Comstock,Harriet T.
TI  - A Little Dusky Hero
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Courage -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Heroes -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Prejudices -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - 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
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31366
ER  -